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THE  MOTIVES  AND  OBJECTS 
OF  THE  WAR. 

1 1  "I  ET  us  be  very  clear,  and  make  clear  to  all  the 
J— '  world  what  our  motives  and  our  objects  are.  .  .  . 
We  are  glad  to  fight  for  the  ultimate  peace  of  the  wrorld, 
and  for  the  liberation  of  its  peoples,  the  German  peoples 
included;  for  the  rights  of  nations  great  and  small,  and 
the  privilege  of  men  everywhere  to  choose  their  way  of 
life  and  obedience.  The  world  must  be  made  safe  for 
democracy.  .  .  .  We  have  no  selfish  ends  to  serve. 
We  desire  no  conquest,  no  dominion.  .  .  .  We  fight 
without  rancour,  .  .  .  seeking  nothing  but  what  we 
shall  wish  to  share  with  all  free  peoples.  .  .  .  We  enter 
this  wTar  only  where  we  are  clearly  forced  into  it,  because 
there  are  no  other  means  of  defending  our  rights,  .  .  . 
in  armed  opposition  to  an  irresponsible  government 
which  has  thrown  aside  all  considerations  of  humanity 
and  of  right,  and  is  running  amuck.  .  .  .  The  day 
has  come  when  America  is  privileged  to  spend  her  blood 
and  her  might  for  the  principles  that  gave  her  birth  and 
happiness  and  the  peace  which  she  has  treasured.  God 
helping  her  she  can  do  no  other." — President  Wilson. 


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UR  help  standeth   in  the  Name  of  the   Lord,  who 
hath  made  heaven  and  earth. — Psalm  124. 

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PLEDGE   AND   IDENTIFICATION   CARD. 

I  hereby  promise  to  read  a  portion  of  this  book  daily, 
and  to  offer  a  prayer  to  God  for  His  guidance  and  blessing. 


Name. 


Date. 


Service. 


Home  Address. 


Nearest    Kin. 


Home  Minister. 


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THE  Lord  is  nigh  unto  all  them  that  call  upon  Him; 
yea,  all  such  as  call  upon  Him  faithfully. —  Ps.  145. 

as 

LORD,  what  a  change  within  us  one  short  hour 
Spent  in  Thy  presence  will  avail  to  make! 
What  heavy  burdens  from  our  bosoms  take; 
What  parched  grounds  refresh,  as  with  a  shower! 
We  kneel,  and  all  around  us  seems  to  lower; 
We  rise,  and  all  the  distant  and  the  near 
Stands  forth  in  sunny  outline,  brave  and  clear! 
We  kneel,  how  weak!  we  rise,  how  full  of  power! 
Wrhy  therefore  should  we  do  ourselves  this  wrong, 
Or  others,  that  we  are  not  always  strong; 
That  we  are  ever  overborne  with  care; 
That  we  should  ever  weak  or  heartless  be, 
Anxious  or  troubled,  when  with  us  is  prayer, 
And  joy  and  strength  and  courage  are  with  Thee. 

— Archbishop  Trench. 

it'll  /TORE  things  are  wrought  by  prayer 
lVX  Than  this  world  dreams  of  ...  . 
For  so  the  whole  round  earth  is  every  way 
Bound  by  gold  chains  about  the  feet  of  God." 


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CONTENTS. 

PAGE 

1.  The  Motives  and  Objects  of  the  War.  ...  3 

2.  Call  to  Prayer 5 

3.  Morning  Prayer 7 

4.  Evening  Prayer 22 

5.  Litany 36 

6.  Holy   Communion 45 

7.  Selected  Collects 68 

8.  Other  Prayers 73 

9.  Thanksgivings 87 

10.  Special  Prayers 91 

11.  Psalms 107 

12.  New  Testament  Readings 124 

13.  Hymns 146 


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THE  ORDER  FOR 
DAILY   MORNING  PRAYER. 

H  The  Minister  shall  always  begin  the  Morning  Prayer  by  reading  one  or 
more  of  the  following  Sentences  of  Scripture. 

f  On  any  day  not  a  Sunday,  he  may  omit  the  Exhortation  following,  saying 
instead  thereof,  Let  us  humbly  confess  our  sins  unto  Almighty  God, 
and  may  end  the  Morning  Prayer  with  the  Collect  for  Grace  and  2  Cor. 
xiii.  14. 

t  On  any  day  ichen  the  Holy  Communion  is  immediately  tofolloiv,  the  Minister 
may,  at  his  discretion,  pass  at  once  from  the  Sentences  to  the  Lord's  Prayer, 
first  pronouncing.  The  Lord  be  with  you.  Answtr.  And  with  thy 
spirit.     Minister.     Let  us  pray. 

THE  Lord  is  in  his  holy  temple:    let  all  the  earth 
keep  silence  before  him.     Hab.  ii.  20. 
I  was  glad  when  they  said  unto  me,  We  will  go  into 
the  house  of  the  Lord.     Psalm  cxxii.  1. 

Let  the  words  of  my  mouth,  and  the  meditation  of 
my  heart,  be  alway  acceptable  in  thy  sight,  O  Lord, 
my  strength  and  my  redeemer.     Psalm  xix.  14,  15. 

Grace  be  unto  you,  and  peace,  from  God  our  Father, 
and  from  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ.     Phil.  i.  2. 

Repent  ye;   for  the  Kingdom  of  heaven  Advent 

is  at  hand.     St.  Matt.  hi.  2. 

Prepare  ye  the  way  of  the  Lord,  make  straight  in 
the  desert  a  highway  for  our  God.     Isaiah  xl.  3. 

Behold,  I  bring  you  good  tidings  of  great  joy,  which 
shall  be  to  all  people.     For  unto  you  is 
born   this  day  in  the   city  of   David   a 
Saviour,  which  is  Christ  the  Lord.     St.  Luke  ii.  10,  11. 

From  the  rising  of  the  sun  even  unto  the  going  down 
of   the   same   my   Name   shall   be   great 
among  the  Gentiles;    and  in  every  place  Epip  anv' 

incense  shall  be  offered  unto  my  Name,  and  a  pure 
offering:  for  my  Name  shall  be  great  among  the 
heathen,  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts.     Mai.  i.  11. 

Awake,  awake;  put  on  thy  strength,  O  Zion;  put 
on  thy  beautiful  garments,  O  Jerusalem.     Isaiah  Hi.  1. 

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8  Morning  Prayer 

Is  it  nothing  to  you,  all  ye  that  pass  by?  behold, 
and  see  if  there  be  any  sorrow  like  unto  Good 

my  sorrow  which  is  done  unto  me,  where-  Friday. 

with  the  Lord  hath  afflicted  me.     Lam.  i.  12. 

He  is  risen.     The  Lord  is  risen  indeed. 
St.  Mark  xvi.  6.      St.  Luke  xxiv.  34.  ^MUT- 

This  is  the  day  which  the  Lord  hath  made;  we 
will  rejoice  and  be  glad  in  it.     Psalm  cxviii.  24. 

Seeing  that  we  have  a  great  High  Priest,  that  is 
passed  into  the  heavens,   Jesus  the  Son 

Of     God,     let     US     COme     boldlv     Unto     the  Ascension. 

throne  of  grace,  that  we  may  obtain  mercy,  and  find 
grace  to  help  in  time  of  need.     Heb.  iv.  14,  16. 

Because  ye  are  sons,  God  hath  sent  forth  the  Spirit 
of  his  Son  into  your  hearts,  crying,  Abba,  wnu- 

Father.     Gal.  iv.  6.  undav. 

There  is  a  river,  the  streams  whereof  shall  make 
glad  the  city  of  God,  the  holy  place  of  the  tabernacles 
of  the  Most  High.     Psalm  xlvi.  4. 

The  hour  cometh,  and  now  is,  when  the  true  wor- 
shippers shall  worship  the  Father  in  spirit  and  in  truth. 
St.  John  iv.  23. 

Holy,  holy,  holy,  Lord  God  Almighty,  Trtnuy- 

which  was,  and  is,  and  is  to  come.     Rev.  Sunday. 

iv.  8. 

When  the  wicked  man  turneth  away  from  his  wicked- 
ness that  he  hath  committed,  and  doeth  that  which 
is  lawful  and  right,  he  shall  save  his  soul  alive.  Ezek. 
xviii.  27. 

I  acknowledge  my  transgressions:  and  my  sin  is 
ever  before  me.     Psalm  li.  3. 

Hide  thy  face  from  my  sins,  and  blot  out  all  mine 
iniquities.     Psalm  li.  9. 

The  sacrifices  of  God  are  a  broken  spirit:  a  broken 
and  a  contrite  heart,  O  God,  thou  wilt  not  despise. 
Psalm  li.  17. 


Mokning  Prayer  9 

Rend  your  heart,  and  not  your  garments,  and  turn 
unto  the  Lord  your  God:  for  he  is  gracious  and 
merciful,  slow  to  anger,  and  of  great  kindness,  and 
repenteth  him  of  the  evil.     Joel  ii.  13. 

To  the  Lord  our  God  belong  mercies  and  forgive- 
nesses, though  we  have  rebelled  against  him;  neither 
have  we  obeyed  the  voice  of  the  Lord  our  God,  to 
walk  in  his  laws  which  he  set  before  us.     Dan.  ix.  9,  10. 

0  Lord,  correct  me,  but  with  judgment;  not  in 
thine  anger,  lest  thou  bring  me  to  nothing.  Jer.  x.  24. 
Psalm  vi.  1. 

1  will  arise  and  go  to  my  father,  and  will  say  unto 
him,  Father,  I  have  sinned  against  heaven,  and  before 
thee,  and  am  no  more  worthy  to  be  called  thy  son. 
St.  Luke  xv.  18,  19. 

Enter  not  into  judgment  with  thy  servant,  O  Lord; 
for  in  thy  sight  shall  no  man  living  be  justified.  Psalm 
cxliii.  2. 

If  we  say  that  we  have  no  sin,  we  deceive  ourselves, 
and  the  truth  is  not  in  us;  but  if  we  confess  our  sins, 
God  is  faithful  and  just  to  forgive  us  our  sins,  and  to 
cleanse  us  from  all  unrighteousness.     1  St.  John  i.  8,  9. 

T  Then  the  Minister  shall  say, 

DEARLY  beloved  brethren,  the  Scripture  moveth 
us,  in  sundry  places,  to  acknowledge  and  confess 
our  manifold  sins  and  wickedness;  and  that  we  should 
not  dissemble  nor  cloak  them  before  the  face  of  Almighty 
God  our  heavenly  Father;  but  confess  them  with 
an  humble,  lowly,  penitent,  and  obedient  heart;  to 
the  end  that  we  may  obtain  forgiveness  of  the  same, 
by  his  infinite  goodness  and  mercy.  And  although 
we  ought,  at  all  times,  humbly  to  acknowledge  our 
sins  before  God;  yet  ought  we  chiefly  so  to  do,  when 
we  assemble  and  meet  together  to  render  thanks  for 
the  great  benefits  that  we  have  received  at  his  hands, 


10  Morning  Prayer 

to  set  forth  his  most  worthy  praise,  to  hear  his  most 
holy  Word,  and  to  ask  those  things  which  are  requisite 
and  necessary,  as  well  for  the  body  as  the  soul.  Where- 
fore I  pray  and  beseech  you,  as  many  as  are  here  present, 
to  accompany  me  with  a  pure  heart,  and  humble  voice, 
unto  the  throne  of  the  heavenly  grace,  saying — 

A  General  Confession. 

f  To  be  said  by  the  whole  Congregation,  after  the  Minister,  all  kneeling. 

ALMIGHTY  and  most  merciful  Father;  We  have 
erred,  and  strayed  from  thy  ways  like  lost  sheep. 
We  have  followed  too  much  the  devices  and  desires 
of  our  own  hearts.  We  have  offended  against  thy 
holy  laws.  We  have  left  undone  those  things  which 
we  ought  to  have  done;  And  we  have  done  those  things 
which  we  ought  not  to  have  done;  And  there  is  no 
health  in  us.  But  thou,  O  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us, 
miserable  offenders.  Spare  thou  those,  O  God,  who 
confess  their  faults.  Restore  thou  those  who  are  peni- 
tent; According  to  thy  promises  declared  unto  man- 
kind in  Christ  Jesus  our  Lord.  And  grant,  O  most 
merciful  Father,  for  his  sake;  That  we  may  hereafter 
live  a  godly,  righteous,  and  sober  life,  To  the  glory 
of  thy  holy  Name.     Amen. 

The  Declaration  of  Absolution,  or  Remission  of  Sins. 

H  To  be  made  by  the  Priest  alone,  standing;  the  People  still  kneeling. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  the  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  who  desireth  not  the  death  of  a  sinner, 
but  rather  that  he  may  turn  from  his  wickedness  and 
live,  hath  given  power,  and  commandment,  to  his 
Ministers,  to  declare  and  pronounce  to  his  people, 
being  penitent,  the  Absolution  and  Remission  of  their 
sins.  He  pardoneth  and  absolve th  all  those  who  truly 
repent,    and    unfeignedly    believe    his    holy    Gospel. 


Morning  Prayer  11 

Wherefore  let  us  beseech  him  to  grant  us  true  repent- 
ance, and  his  Holy  Spirit,  that  those  things  may  please 
him  which  we  do  at  this  present;  and  that  the  rest 
of  our  life  hereafter  may  be  pure  and  holy;  so  that 
at  the  last  we  may  come  to  his  eternal  joy;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 

1  The  People  shall  answer  here,  and  at  the  end  of  every  Prayer,  Amen. 

If  Or  this. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  our  heavenly  Father,  who  of 
his  great  mercy  hath  promised  forgiveness  of 
sins  to  all  those  who,  with  hearty  repentance  and  true 
faith,  turn  unto  him;  Have  mercy  upon  you;  pardon 
and  deliver  you  from  all  your  sins;  confirm  and 
strengthen  you  in  all  goodness;  and  bring  you  to  ever- 
lasting life;    through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

1  Then  the  Minister  shall  kneel,  and  say  the  Lord's  Prayer;  the  People 
still  kneeling,  and  repeating  it  with  him,  both  here,  and  wheresoever  else 
it  is  used  in  Divine  Service. 

OUR  Father,  who  art  in  heaven,  Hallowed  be  thy 
Name.  Thy  kingdom  come.  Thy  will  be  done 
on  earth,  As  it  is  in  heaven.  Give  us  this  day  our 
daily  bread.  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  As  we 
forgive  those  who  trespass  against  us.  And  lead  us 
not  into  temptation;  But  deliver  us  from  evil:  For 
thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory, 
for  ever  and  ever.     Amen. 

H  Then  likewise  he  shall  say, 

O  Lord,  open  thou  our  lips. 
Answer.     And  our  mouth  shall  show  forth  thy  praise. 

H  Here,  all  standing  up,  the  Minister  shall  say, 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the 
Holy  Ghost; 


12  Morning  Prayer 


Answer.     As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever 
shall  be,  world  without  end.     Amen. 
Minister.     Praise  ye  the  Lord. 
Answer.     The  Lord's  Name  be  praised. 

1  Then  shall  be  said  or  sung  the  following  Anthem;  except  on  those  days 
for  which  other  Anthems  are  appointed;  and  except  also,  when  it  is  used 
in  the  course  of  the  Psalms,  on  the  nineteenth  day  of  the  month. 

Venite,  exultemus  Domino. 

OCOME,  let  us  sing  unto  the  Lord:  let  us  heartily 
rejoice  in  the  strength  of  our  salvation. 

Let  us  come  before  his  presence  with  thanksgiving: 
and  show  ourselves  glad  in  him  with  psalms. 

For  the  Lord  is  a  great  God:  and  a  great  King 
above  all  gods. 

In  his  hand  are  all  the  corners  of  the  earth:  and  the 
strength  of  the  hills  is  his  also. 

The  sea  is  his,  and  he  made  it:  and  his  hands  pre- 
pared the  dry  land. 

O  come,  let  us  worship  and  fall  down:  and  kneel 
before  the  Lord  our  Maker. 

For  he  is  the  Lord  our  God:  and  we  are  the  people 
of  his  pasture,  and  the  sheep  of  his  hand. 

O  worship  the  Lord  in  the  beauty  of  holiness:  let 
the  whole  earth  stand  in  awe  of  him. 

For  he  cometh,  for  he  cometh  to  judge  the  earth: 
and  with  righteousness  to  judge  the  world,  and  the 
people  with  his  truth. 

H  Then  shall  follow  a  Portion  of  the  Psalms,  as  they  are  appointed,  or  one 
of  the  Selections  of  Psalms.  And  at  the  end  of  every  Psalm,  and  likewise 
at  the  end  of  the  Venite,  Benedicite,  Benedictus,  Jubilate,  may  be,  and 
at  the  end  of  the  whole  Portion,  or  Selection  from  the  Psalter,  shall  be 
sung  or  said  the  Gloria  Patri: 

GLORY  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son:    and  to 
the  Holy  Ghost; 
As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall 
be:   world  without  end.     Amen. 


Morning  Prayer  13 


%  At  the  end  of  the  whole  Portion  of  the  Psalms  or  Selection  from  the  Psalter, 
the  Gloria  in  excelsis  may  be  sung  or  said  instead  of  the  Gloria  Patri. 

U  Then  shall  be  read  the  First  Lesson,  according  to  the  Table  or  Calendar. 
After  which  shall  be  said  or  sung  the  following  Hymn. 

IT  Note,  That  before  every  Lesson,  the  Minister  shall  say,  Here  beginneth 
such  a  Chapter  [or  Verse  of  such  a  Chapter]  of  such  a  Book;  and  after 
every  Lesson,  Here  endeth  the  First  for  the  Second]  Lesson. 

Te  Deum  laudamus. 

WE  praise  thee,  O  God:  we  acknowledge  thee  to 
be  the  Lord. 

All  the  earth  doth  worship  thee:  the  Father  ever- 
lasting. 

To  thee  all  Angels  cry  aloud:  the  Heavens,  and  all 
the  Powers  therein; 

To  thee  Cherubim  and  Seraphim:  continually  do 
cry. 

Holv,  Holv,  Holv:   Lord  God  of  Sabaoth; 

Heaven  and  earth  are  full  of  the  Majesty:  of  thy 
glory. 

The  glorious  company  of  the  Apostles:    praise  thee. 

The  goodly  fellowship  of  the  Prophets:    praise  thee. 

The  noble  army  of  Martyrs:    praise  thee. 

The  holy  Church  throughout  all  the  world:  doth 
acknowledge  thee; 

The  Father:   of  an  infinite  Majesty; 

Thine  adorable,  true:   and  only  Son; 

Also  the  Holy  Ghost:   the  Comforter. 

Thou  art  the  King  of  Glory:   O  Christ. 

Thou  art  the  everlasting  Son:   of  the  Father. 

When  thou  tookest  upon  thee  to  deliver  man:  thou 
didst  humble  thyself  to  be  born  of  a  Virgin. 

When  thou  hadst  overcome  the  sharpness  of  death: 
thou  didst  open  the  Kingdom  of  Heaven  to  all  believers. 

Thou  sittest  at  the  right  hand  of  God:  in  the  glory 
of  the  Father. 

We  believe  that  thou  shalt  come:    to  be  our  Judge. 


14  Morning  Prayer 

We  therefore  pray  thee,  help  thy  servants:  whom 
thou  hast  redeemed  with  thy  precious  blood. 

Make  them  to  be  numbered  with  thy  Saints:  in 
glory  everlasting. 

O  Lord,  save  thy  people:    and  bless  thine  heritage. 

Govern  them :   and  lift  them  up  for  ever. 

Day  by  day :   we  magnify  thee ; 

And  we  worship  thy  Name:   ever,  world  without  end. 

Vouchsafe,  O  Lord:    to  keep  us  this  day  without  sin. 

O  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us:    have  mercy  upon  us. 

O  Lord,  let  thy  mercy  be  upon  us:  as  our  trust  is 
in  thee. 

O  Lord,  in  thee  have  I  trusted:  let  me  never  be 
confounded. 

IF  Or  this  Canticle. 

Benedicite,  omnia  opera  Domini. 

OALL  ye  Works  of  the  Lord,  bless  ye  the  Lord: 
praise  him,  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  ye  Angels  of  the  Lord,  bless  ye  the  Lord:  praise 
him,  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  ye  Heavens,  bless  ye  the  Lord:  praise  him,  and 
magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  ye  Waters  that  be  above  the  firmament,  bless  ye 
the  Lord:    praise  him,  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  all  ye  Powers  of  the  Lord,  bless  ye  the  Lord: 
praise  him,  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  ye  Sun  and  Moon,  bless  ye  the  Lord:  praise  him, 
and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  ye  Stars  of  heaven,  bless  ye  the  Lord:  praise  him, 
and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  ye  Showers  and  Dew,  bless  ye  the  Lord:  praise 
him,  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  ye  Winds  of  God,  bless  ye  the  Lord:  praise  him, 
and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  ye  Fire  and  Heat,  bless  ye  the  Lord:  praise  him, 
and  magnify  him  for  ever. 


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O  ye  Winter  and  Summer,  bless  ye  the  Lord:    praise 
him,  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

•    O  ye  Dews  and  Frosts,  bless  ye  the  Lord:     praise 
him,  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  ye  Frost  and  Cold,  bless  ye  the  Lord:    praise  him, 
and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

0  ye  Ice  and  Snow,  bless  ye  the  Lord:    praise  him, 
and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

0  ye  Nights  and  Days,  bless  ye  the  Lord:    praise 
him,  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

0  ye  Light  and  Darkness,  bless  ye  the  Lord:    praise 
him,  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

O   ye    Lightnings   and    Clouds,    bless    ye    the    Lord: 
praise  him,  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  let  the  Earth  bless  the  Lord:    yea,  let  it  praise 
him,  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  ye  Mountains  and  Hills,  bless  ye  the  Lord:    praise 
him,  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

0  all  ye  Green  Things  upon  the  earth,  bless  ye  the 
Lord:   praise  him,  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

0   ye   Wells,    bless   ye   the    Lord:     praise   him,    and 
magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  ye   Seas  and   Floods,    bless  ye   the   Lord:     praise 
him,  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  ye  Whales,  and  all  that  move  in  the  waters,  bless 
ye  the  Lord:    praise  him,  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  all  ye  Fowls  of  the  air,  bless  ye  the  Lord:    praise 
him,  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  all  ye  Beasts  and  Cattle,  bless  ye  the  Lord:    praise 
him,  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  ye  Children  of  Men,  bless  ye  the  Lord:     praise 
him,  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  let  Israel  bless  the  Lord:    praise  him,  and  magnify 
him  for  ever. 

O  ye  Priests  of  the  Lord,  bless  ye  the  Lord:    praise 
him,  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 


16  Morning  Prayer 

O  ye  Servants  of  the  Lord,  bless  ye  the  Lord:  praise 
him,  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  ye  Spirits  and  Souls  of  the  Righteous,  bless  ye 
the  Lord:   praise  him,  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  ye  holy  and  humble  Men  of  heart,  bless  ye  the 
Lord:   praise  him,  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

T  Then  shall  be  read,  in  like  manner,  the  Second  Lesson,  taken  out  Oj 
the  Xew  Testament,  according  to  the  Table  or  Calendar. 

r  And  after  that  shall  be  sung  or  said  the  Hymn  following :  but  Note,  That, 
save  on  the  Sundays  in  Advent  the  latter  portion  thereof  may  be  omitted. 

Benedictns.     St.  Luke  i.  68. 

BLESSED  be  the  Lord  God  of  Israel:    for  he  hath 
visited  and  redeemed  his  people; 
And  hath  raised  up  a  mighty  salvation  for  us:     in 
the  house  of  his  servant  David; 

As  he  spake  by  the  mouth  of  his  holy  Prophets: 
which  have  been  since  the  world  began; 

That  we  should  be  saved  from  our  enemies:  and 
from  the  hand  of  all  that  hate  us. 

To  perform  the  mercy  promised  to  our  forefathers: 
and  to  remember  his  holy  covenant; 

To  perform  the  oath  which  he  sware  to  our  fore- 
father Abraham:    that  he  would  Hve  us; 

That  we  being  delivered  out  of  the  hand  of  our 
enemies:   might  serve  him  without  fear; 

In  holiness  and  righteousness  before  him:  all  the 
days  of  our  life. 

And  thou,  child,  shalt  be  called  the  prophet  of  the 
Highest:  for  thou  shalt  go  before  the  face  of  the  Lord 
to  prepare  his  ways; 

To  give  knowledge  of  salvation  unto  his  people: 
for  the  remission  of  their  sins, 

Through  the  tender  mercy  of  our  God:  whereby 
the  day-spring  from  on  high  hath  visited  us; 


.Morning  Prayer  17 


To  give  light  to  them  that  sit  in  darkness,  and  in 
the  shadow  of  death:  and  to  guide  our  feet  into  the 
way  of  peace. 

1  Or  this  Psalm. 

Jubilate  Deo.     Psalm  c. 

OBE  joyful  in  the  Lord,  all  ye  lands:    serve  the 
Lord  with  gladness,  and  come  before  his  presence 
with  a  song. 

Be  ye  sure  that  the  Lord  he  is  God;  it  is  he  that 
hath  made  us,  and  not  we  ourselves:  we  are  his  people, 
and  the  sheep  of  his  pasture. 

0  go  your  way  into  his  gates  with  thanksgiving, 
and  into  his  courts  with  praise:  be  thankful  unto  him, 
and  speak  good  of  his  Name. 

For  the  Lord  is  gracious,  his  mercy  is  everlasting: 
and  his  truth  endureth  from  generation  to  generation. 

1  Then  shall  be  said  the  Apostles'  Creed  by  the  Minister  and  the  People, 
standing.  And  any  Churches  may,  instead  of  the  words,  He  descended 
into  hell,  use  the  words,  He  went  into  the  place  of  departed  spirits, 
which  are  considered  as  icords  of  the  same  meaning  in  the  Creed. 

T    BELIEVE   in    God    the    Father   Almighty,    Maker 
A  of  heaven  and  earth: 

And  in  Jesus  Christ  his  only  Son  our  Lord:  Who 
was  conceived  by  the  Holy  Ghost,  Born  of  the  Virgin 
Mary:  Suffered  under  Pontius  Pilate,  Was  crucified, 
dead,  and  buried:  He  descended  into  hell;  The  third 
day  he  rose  again  from  the  dead:  He  ascended  into 
heaven,  And  sitteth  on  the  right  hand  of  God  the 
Father  Almighty:  From  thence  he  shall  come  to  judge 
the  quick  and  the  dead. 

1  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost:  The  holy  Catholic 
Church;  The  Communion  of  Saints:  The  Forgiveness 
of  sins:  The  Resurrection  of  the  body:  And  the  Life 
everlasting.     Amen. 


18  Morning  Prayer 


1  Or  this. 

T  BELIEVE  in  one  God  the  Father  Almighty,  Maker 
X  of  heaven  and  earth,  And  of  all  things  visible  and 
invisible: 

And  in  one  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  the  only-begotten 
Son  of  God;  Begotten  of  his  Father  before  all  worlds, 
God  of  God,  Light  of  Light,  Very  God  of  very  God; 
Begotten,  not  made;  Being  of  one  substance  with  the 
Father;  By  whom  all  things  were  made:  Who  for  us 
men  and  for  our  salvation  came  down  from  heaven, 
And  was  incarnate  by  the  Holy  Ghost  of  the  Virgin 
Mary,  And  was  made  man:  And  was  crucified  also 
for  us  under  Pontius.  Pilate;  He  suffered  and  was 
buried:  And  the  third  day  he  rose  again  according  to 
the  Scriptures:  And  ascended  into  heaven,  And  sitteth 
on  the  right  hand  of  the  Father:  And  he  shall  come 
again,  with  glory,  to  judge  both  the  quick  and  the 
dead;    Whose  kingdom  shall  have  no  end. 

And  I  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost,  The  Lord,  and  Giver 
of  Life,  Who  proceedeth  from  the  Father  and  the  Son; 
Who  with  the  Father  and  the  Son  together  is  worshipped 
and  glorified;  Who  spake  by  the  Prophets:  And  I 
believe  one  Catholic  and  Apostolic  Church:  I  acknowl- 
edge one  Baptism  for  the  remission  of  sins:  And  I 
look  for  the  Resurrection  of  the  dead:  And  the  Life 
of  the  world  to  come.     Amen. 


1  And  after  that,  these  Prayers  following,  all  devoutly  kneeling;   the  Minister 

first  pronouncing, 

The  Lord  be  with  you. 
Answer.       And  with  thy  spirit. 

Minister,     Let  us  pray. 

O  Lord,  show  thy  mercy  upon  us. 
Answer.       And  grant  us  thy  salvation. 
Minister.     O  God,  make  clean  our  hearts  within  us. 
Answer.       And  take  not  thy  Holy  Spirit  from  us. 


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H  Then  shall  follow  the  Collect  for  the  day,  except  when  the  Communion 
Service  is  read;   and  then  the  Collect  for  the  day  shall  be  omitted  here. 

A  Collect  for  Peace. 

OGOD,  who  art  the  author  of  peace  and  lover  of 
concord,  in  knowledge  of  whom  standeth  our 
eternal  life,  whose  service  is  perfect  freedom;  Defend 
us  thy  humble  servants  in  all  assaults  of  our  enemies; 
that  we,  surely  trusting  in  thy  defence,  may  not  fear 
the  power  of  any  adversaries,  through  the  might  of 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


A  Collect  for  Grace. 

OLORD,  our  heavenly  Father,  Almighty  and  ever- 
lasting God,  who  hast  safely  brought  us  to  the 
beginning  of  this  day;  Defend  us  in  the  same  with  thy 
mighty  power;  and  grant  that  this  day  we  fall  into 
no  sin,  neither  run  into  any  kind  of  danger;  but  that 
all  our  doings,  being  ordered  by  thy  governance,  may 
be  righteous  in  thy  sight;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

A  Prayer  for  The  President  of  the  United  States,  and 

all  in  Civil  Authority. 

OLORD,  our  heavenly  Father,  the  high  and  mighty 
Ruler  of  the  universe,  who  dost  from  thy  throne 
behold  all  the  dwellers  upon  earth;  Most  heartily 
we  beseech  thee,  with  thv  favour  to  behold  and  bless 
thy  servant  The  President  of  the  United  States, 
and  all  others  in  authority;  and  so  replenish  them  with 
the  grace  of  thy  Holy  Spirit,  that  they  may  always 
incline  to  thy  will,  and  walk  in  thy  way.  Endue  them 
plenteously  with  heavenly  gifts;  grant  them  in  health 
and  prosperity  long  to  live;  and  finally,  after  this  life, 
to  attain  everlasting  joy  and  felicity;  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


20  Morning  Prayer 


T  The  following  Prayers  shall  be  omitted  here  when  the  Litany  Is  said,  and 
may  be  omitted  when  the  Holy  Communion  is  immediately  to  follow. 

A  Prayer  for  the  Clergy  and  People. 

ALMIGHTY  and  everlasting  God,  from  whom 
cometh  every  good  and  perfect  gift;  Send  down 
upon  our  Bishops,  and  other  Clergy,  and  upon  the 
Congregations  committed  to  their  charge,  the  healthful 
Spirit  of  thy  grace;  and,  that  they  may  truly  please 
thee,  pour  upon  them  the  continual  dew  of  thy  blessing. 
Grant  this,  O  Lord,  for  the  honour  of  our  Advocate 
and  Mediator,  Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 

A  Prayer  for  all  Conditions  of  Men. 

OGOD,  the  Creator  and  Preserver  of  all  mankind, 
we  humbly  beseech  thee  for  all  sorts  and  condi- 
tions of  men;  that  thou  wouldest  be  pleased  to  make 
thy  ways  known  unto  them,  thy  saving  health  unto 
all  nations.  More  especially  we  pray  for  thy  holy  Church 
universal;  that  it  may  be  so  guided  and  governed  by 
thy  good  Spirit,  that  all  who  profess  and  call  them- 
selves Christians  may  be  led  into  the  way  of  truth, 
and  hold  the  faith  in  unity  of  spirit,  in  the  bond  of 
peace,  and*  in  righteousness  of  life.  Finally,  we  com- 
mend to  thy  fatherly  goodness  all  those  who  are  any 
ways  afflicted,  or  distressed,  in  mind, 
body,  or  estate;  [* especially  those  for  whom  saidT?u%enai/any 
our  prayers  are  desired;]  that  it  may  please  desire  the  pray- 
thee  to  comfort  and  relieve  them,  accord-  legation.6 
ing  to  their  several  necessities;  giving 
them  patience  under  their  sufferings,  and  a  happy 
issue  out  of  all  their  afflictions.  And  th\s  we  beg  for 
Jesus  Christ's  sake.     Amen. 

A  General  Thanksgiving. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  Father  of  all  mercies,  we,  thine 
unworthy    servants,    do    give    thee    most    humble 


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and  hearty  thanks  for  all  thy  goodness 
and  loving-kindness  to  us,  and  to  all  men;  *  This  may  be 
[*  particularly  to  those  ivho  desire  now  to  Sdes\reWtoU return 
offer  up  their  praises  and  thanksqivinqs  for  thanks  for  mer- 
thy  late  mercies  vouchsafed  unto  them.]  to  them. 
We  bless  thee  for  our  creation,  preserva- 
tion, and  all  the  blessings  of  this  life;  but  above  all, 
for  thine  inestimable  love  in  the  redemption  of  the 
world  by  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ;  for  the  means  of  grace, 
and  for  the  hope  of  glory.  And,  we  beseech  thee,  give 
us  that  due  sense  of  all  thy  mercies,  that  our  hearts 
may  be  unfeignedly  thankful;  and  that  we  show  forth 
thy  praise,  not  only  with  our  lips,  but  in  our  lives, 
by  giving  up  our  selves  to  thy  service,  and  by  walking 
before  thee  in  holiness  and  righteousness  all  our  days; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,  to  whom,  with  thee 
and  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  all  honour  and  glory,  world 
without  end.     Amen. 

A  Prayer  of  St.  Chrysostom. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  who  hast  given  us  grace  at  this 
time  with  one  accord  to  make  our  common  sup- 
plications unto  thee;  and  dost  promise  that  when  two 
or  three  are  gathered  together  in  thy  Name  thou  wilt 
grant  their  requests;  Fulfil  now,  O  Lord,  the  desires 
and  petitions  of  thy  servants,  as  may  be  most  expedient 
for  them;  granting  us  in  this  world  knowledge  of  thy 
truth,  and  in  the  world  to  come  life  everlasting.     Amen, 

2  Cor.  xiii.  14. 

THE  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  the  love 
of   God,   and   the   fellowship   of   the   Holy   Ghost, 
be  with  us  all  evermore.     Amen. 

Here  endeth  the  Order  of  Morning  Prayer. 


THE  ORDER  FOR 
DAILY  EVENING  PRAYER. 

t  The  Minister  shall  begin  the  Evening  Prayer  by  reading  one  or  more  of 
the  following  Sentences  of  Scripture;  and  then  he  shall  say  that  which 
is  written  after  them.  But  on  days  other  than  the  Lord's  Day,  he  may, 
at  his  discretion,  pass  at  once  from  the  Sentences  to  the  Lord's  Prayer. 

THE  Lord  is  in  his  holy  temple:  let  all  the  earth 
keep  silence  before  him.     Hab.  ii.  20. 

Lord,  I  have  loved  the  habitation  of  thy  house, 
and  the  place  where  thine  honour  dwelleth.  Psalm 
xxvi.  8. 

Let  my  prayer  be  set  forth  in  thy  sight  as  the  incense; 
and  let  the  lifting  up  of  my  hands  be  an  evening  sacrifice. 
Psalm  cxli.  2. 

O  worship  the  Lord  in  the  beauty  of  holiness;  let 
the  whole  earth  stand  in  awe  of  him.     Psalm  xcvi.  9. 

Let  the  words  of  my  mouth,  and  the  meditation  of 
my  heart,  be  alway  acceptable  in  thy  sight,  O  Lord, 
my  strength  and  my  redeemer.     Psalm  xix.  14,  15. 

Watch  ye,  for  ye  know  not  when  the  master  of  the 
house  cometh,  at  even,  or  at  midnight,  or 
at  the  cock-crowing,  or  in  the  morning: 
lest  coming  suddenly  he  find  you  sleeping.      St.  Mark 
xiii.  35,  36. 

Repent  ye;  for  the  Kingdom  of  heaven  is  at  hand. 
St.  Matt.  iii.  2. 

Behold,  the  tabernacle  of  God  is  with  men,  and  he 
will  dwell  with  them,  and  they  shall  be 
his  people,  and  God  himself  shall  be  with 
them,  and  be  their  God.     Rev.  xxi.  3. 

From  the  rising  of  the  sun  even  unto  the  going  down 
of  the  same  my  Name  shall  be  great  among  the  Gentiles; 
and  in  every  place  incense  shall  be  offered 
unto  my  Name,  and  a  pure  offering:    for 
my  Name  shall  be  great  among  the  heathen,  saith  the 
Lord  of  hosts.     Mai.  i.  11. 


Evening  Prayer  23 


Come  ye,- and  let  us  walk  in  the  light  of  the  Lord. 
And  he  will  teach  us  of  his  ways,  and  we  will  walk 
in  his  paths.     Isaiah  ii.  5,  3. 

He  hath  made  him  to  be  sin  for  us,  who         Good  Friday 
knew  no  sin;    that  we  might  be  made  the 
righteousness  of  God  in  him.     2  Cor.  v.  21. 

In  whom  we  have  redemption  through  his  blood, 
the  forgiveness  of  sins,  according  to  the  riches  of  his 
grace.     Eph.  i.  7. 

If  ye  then  be  risen  with   Christ,   seek  those  things 
which    are    above,    where    Christ    sitteth 
on  the  right  hand  of  God.      Col.  iii.   1. 

Christ  is  not  entered  into  the  holy  places  made  with 
hands,  which  are  the  figures  of  the  true: 

v  .       i_  -i      ir  j.  •  Ascension. 

but  into  heaven  itseli,  now  to  appear  in 
the  presence  of  God  for  us.     Heb.  ix.  24. 

The  Spirit  and  the  bride  say,  Come.      And  let  him 
that  heareth  say,  Come.      And  let  him 
that   is    athirst    come.      And    whosoever 
will,  let  him  take  the  water  of  life  freely.     Rev.  xxii.  17. 

O  send  out  thy  light  and  thy  truth,  that  they  may 
lead  me,  and  bring  me  unto  thy  holy  hill,  and  to  thy 
dwelling.      Psalm  xliii.  3. 

Holy,  holy,  holy,  is  the  Lord  of  hosts:  THnity- 

the  whole  earth  is  full  of  his  glory.     Isaiah  Sunday. 

vi.  3. 


When  the  wicked  man  turneth  away  from  his  wicked- 
ness that  he  hath  committed,  and  doeth  that  which 
is  lawful  and  right,  he  shall  save  his  soul  alive.  Ezek. 
xviii.  27. 

I  acknowledge  my  transgressions:  and  my  sin  is 
ever  before  me.     Psalm  li.  3. 

Hide  thy  face  from  my  sins,  and  blot  out  all  mine 
iniquities.     Psalm  li.  9. 

The  sacrifices  of  God  are  a  broken  spirit:    a  broken 


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and  a  contrite  heart,  0  God,  thou  wilt  not  despise. 
Psalm  li.  17. 

Rend  your  heart,  and  not  your  garments,  and  turn 
unto  the  Lord  your  God:  for  he  is  gracious  and  merci- 
ful, slow  to  anger,  and  of  great  kindness,  and  repenteth 
him  of  the  evil.     Joel  ii.  13. 

To  the  Lord  our  God  belong  mercies  and  forgive- 
nesses, though  we  have  rebelled  against  him;  neither 
have  we  obeyed  the  voice  of  the  Lord  our  God,  to 
walk  in  his  laws  which  he  set  before  us.  .  Dan.  ix.  9,  10. 

0  Lord,  correct  me,  but  with  judgment;  not  in 
thine  anger,  lest  thou  bring  me  to  nothing.  Jer.  x.  24. 
Psalm  vi.  1. 

1  will  arise  and  go  to  my  father,  and  will  say  unto 
him,  Father,  I  have  sinned  against  heaven,  and  before 
thee,  and  am  no  more  worthy  to  be  called  thy  son. 
St.  Luke  xv.  18,  19. 

Enter  not  into  judgment  with  thy  servant,  O  Lord; 
for  in  thy  sight  shall  no  man  living  be  justified.  Psalm 
cxliii.  2. 

If  we  say  that  we  have  no  sin,  we  deceive  ourselves, 
and  the  truth  is  not  in  us;  but  if  we  confess  our  sins, 
God  is  faithful  and  just  to  forgive  us  our  sins,  and  to 
cleanse  us  from  all  unrighteousness.     1  St.  John  i.  8,  9. 

LET    us    humbly    confess    our    sins    unto    Almighty 
God. 

1  Or  else  he  shall  say  as  followeth. 

DEARLY  beloved  brethren,  the  Scripture  moveth 
us,  in  sundry  places,  to  acknowledge  and  confess 
our  manifold  sins  and  wickedness;  and  that  we  should 
not  dissemble  nor  cloak  them  before  the  face  of  Almighty 
God  our  heavenly  Father;  but  confess  them  with 
an  humble,  lowly,  penitent,  and  obedient  heart;  to 
the  end  that  we  may  obtain  forgiveness  of  the  same, 
by  his  infinite  goodness  and  mercy.  And  although 
we  ought,  at  all  times,  humbly  to  acknowledge  our  sins 


Evening  Prayer  25 


before  God;  yet  ought  we  chiefly  so  to  do,  when  we 
assemble  and  meet  together  to  render  thanks  for  the 
great  benefits  that  we  have  received  at  his  hands,  to 
set  forth  his  most  worthy  praise,  to  hear  his  most  holy 
Word,  and  to  ask  those  things  which  are  requisite  and 
necessary,  as  well  for  the  body  as  the  soul.  Where- 
fore I  pray  and  beseech  you,  as  many  as  are  here  present, 
to  accompany  me  with  a  pure  heart,  and  humble  voice, 
unto  the  throne  of  the  heavenly  grace,  saying — 

A  General  Confession. 

If  To  be  said  by  the  whole  Congregation,  after  the  Minister,  all  kneeling. 

ALMIGHTY  and  most  merciful  Father;  We  have 
erred,  and  strayed  from  thy  ways  like  lost  sheep. 
We  have  followed  too  much  the  devices  and  desires 
of  our  own  hearts.  We  have  offended  against  thy 
holy  laws.  We  have  left  undone  those  things  which 
we  ought  to  have  done;  And  we  have  done  those  things 
which  we  ought  not  to  have  done;  And  there  is  no 
health  in  us.  But  thou,  O  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us, 
miserable  offenders.  Spare  thou  those,  O  God,  who 
confess  their  faults.  Restore  thou  those  who  are 
penitent;  According  to  thy  promises  declared  unto 
mankind  in  Christ  Jesus  our  Lord.  And  grant,  O 
most  merciful  Father,  for  his  sake;  That  we  may  here- 
after live  a  godly,  righteous,  and  sober  life,  To  the 
glory  of  thy  holy  Name.     Amen. 

The  Declaration  of  Absolution,  or  Remission  of  Sins. 

f  To  be  made  by  the  Priest  alone,  standing;   the  People  still  kneeling. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  the  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  who  desireth  not  the  death  of  a  sinner, 
but  rather  that  he  may  turn  from  his  wickedness  and 
live,  hath  given  power,  and  commandment,  to  his 
Ministers,    to    declare    and    pronounce    to    his    people, 


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being  penitent,  the  Absolution  and  Remission  of  their 
sins.  He  pardoneth  and  absolveth  all  those  who  truly 
repent,  and  unfeignedly  believe  his  holy  Gospel.  Where- 
fore let  us  beseech  him  to  grant  us  true  repentance, 
and  his  Holy  Spirit,  that  those  things  may  please  him 
which  we  do  at  this  present;  and- that  the  rest  of  our 
life  hereafter  may  be  pure  and  holy;  so  that  at  the 
last  we  may  come  to  his  eternal  joy;  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


A 


1  Or  this. 

LMIGHTY  God,  our  heavenly  Father,  who  of 
his  great  mercy  hath  promised  forgiveness  of 
sins  to  all  those  who,  with  hearty  repentance  and  true 
faith,  turn  unto  him;  Have  mercy  upon  you;  pardon 
and  deliver  you  from  all  your  sins;  confirm  and 
strengthen  you  in  all  goodness;  and  bring  you  to 
everlasting  life;   through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

^  Then  the  Minister  shall  kneel,  and  say  the  Lord's  Prayer;    the  People 
still  kneeling,  and  repeating  it  with  him. 

OUR  Father,  who  art  in  heaven,  Hallowed  be  thy 
Name.  Thy  kingdom  come.  Thy  will  be  done 
on  earth,  As  it  is  in  heaven.  Give  us  this  day  our 
daily  bread.  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  As  we 
forgive  those  who  trespass  against  us.  And  lead  us 
not  into  temptation;  But  deliver  us  from  evil:  For 
thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory, 
for  ever  and  ever.     Amen. 

f  Then  likewise  he  shall  say, 

O  Lord,  open  thou  our  lips. 
Answer.     And  our  mouth  shall  show  forth  thy  praise. 

%  Here,  all  standing  up,  the  Minister  shall  say, 

Glorv  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the 
Holy  Ghost ; 


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Answer.      As   it   was  in  the  beginning,   is  now,   and 
ever  shall  be,  world  without  end.     Amen. 
Minister.     Praise  ye  the  Lord. 
Answer.     The  Lord's  Name  be  praised. 

1  Then  shall  follow  a  Portion  of  the  Psalms,  as  they  are  appointed,  or  one 
of  the  Selections,  as  they  are  set  forth  by  this  Church.  And  at  the  end 
of  every  Psalm,  and  likewise  at  the  end  of  the  Magnificat,  Cantate  Domino, 
Bonum  est  connteri,  Nunc  dimittis,  Deus  misereatur,  Benedic  anima 
mea,  may  be  sung  or  said  the  Gloria  Patri;  and  at  the  end  of  the  v:hole 
Portion  or  Selection  of  Psalms  for  the  day,  shall  be  sung  or  said  the  Gloria 
Patri,  or  else  the  Gloria  in  excelsis,  as  followeth. 

Gloria  in  excelsis. 

GLORY  be  to  God  on  high,  and  on  earth  peace, 
good  will  towards  men.  We  praise  thee,  we  bless 
thee,  we  worship  thee,  we  glorify  thee,  we  give  thanks 
to  thee  for  thy  great  glory,  6  Lord  God,  heavenly 
King,  God  the  Father  Almighty. 

O  Lord,  the  only-begotten  Son,  Jesus  Christ;  O  Lord 
God,  Lamb  of  God,  Son  of  the  Father,  that  takest 
away  the  sins  of  the  world,  have  mercy  upon  us.  Thou 
that  takest  away  the  sins  of  the  world,  have  mercv 
upon  us.  Thou  that  takest  away  the  sins  of  the  world, 
receive  our  prayer.  Thou  that  sittest  at  the  right 
hand  of  God  the  Father,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

For  thou  onlv  art  holy;  thou  only  art  the  Lord; 
thou  only,  O  Christ,  with  the  Holy  Ghost,  art  most 
high  in  the  glory  of  God  the  Father.     Amen. 

1  Then  shall  be  read  the  First  Lesson,  according  to  the  Table  or  Calendar. 
1  After  which  shall  be  sung  or  said  the  Hymn  called  Magnificat,  as  followeth. 

Magnificat.     St.  Luke  i.  46. 

MY   soul   doth    magnify   the   Lord:     and    my   spirit 
hath  rejoiced  in  God  my  Saviour. 
For  he  hath   regarded:     the  lowliness   of  his   hand- 
maiden. 


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For  behold,  from  henceforth:  all  generations  shall 
call  me  blessed. 

For  he  that  is  mighty  hath  magnified  me:  and  holy 
is  his  Name. 

And  his  mercy  is  on  them  that  fear  him:  throughout 
all  generations. 

He  hath  showed  strength  with  his  arm:  he  hath 
scattered  the  proud  in  the  imagination  of  their  hearts. 

He  hath  put  down  the  mighty  from  their  seat:  and 
hath  exalted  the  humble  and  meek. 

He  hath  filled  the  hungry  with  good  things:  and 
the  rich  he  hath  sent  empty  away. 

He  remembering  his  mercy  hath  holpen  his  servant 
Israel:  as  he  promised  to  our  forefathers,  Abraham 
and  his  seed  .for  ever. 

H  Or  this  Ps  Im,  except  when  it  is  read  in  the  ordinary  course  of  the  Psalms, 

on  the  nineteenth  day  of  the  month. 

Cantate  Domino.     Psalm  xcviii. 

OSING  unto  the  Lord  a  new  song:  for  he  hath 
done  marvellous  things. 

With  his  own  right  hand,  and  with  his  holy  arm: 
hath  he  gotten  himself  the  victory. 

The  Lord  declared  his  salvation:'  his  righteousness 
hath  he  openly  showed  in  the  sight  of  the  heathen. 

He  hath  remembered  his  mercy  and  truth  toward 
the  house  of  Israel :  and  all  the  ends  of  the  world  have 
seen  the  salvation  of  our  God. 

Show  yourselves  joyful  unto  the  Lord,  all  ye  lands: 
sing,  rejoice,  and  give  thanks. 

Praise  the  Lord  upon  the  harp:  sing  to  the  harp 
with  a  psalm  of  thanksgiving. 

With  trumpets  also  and  shawms:  0  show  yourselves 
joyful  before  the  Lord,  the  King. 

Let  the  sea  make  a  noise,  and  all  that  therein  is: 
the  round  world,  and  they  that  dwell  therein. 


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Let  the  floods  clap  their  hands,  and  let  the  hills  be 
joyful  together  before  the  Lord:  for  he  cometh  to 
judge  the  earth. 

With  righteousness  shall  he  judge  the  world:  and 
the  people  with  equity. 

1  Or  this. 

Bonum  est  confiteri.     Psalm  xcii. 

IT   is  a  good  thing  to  give  thanks  unto   the   Lord: 
and  to  sing  praises  unto  thy  Name,  O  Most  Highest; 
To  tell  of  thy  loving-kindness  early  in  the  morning: 
and  of  thy  truth  in  the  night  season; 

Upon  an  instrument  of  ten  strings,  and  upon  the 
lute:    upon  a  loud  instrument,  and  upon  the  harp. 

For  thou,  Lord,  hast  made  me  glad  through  thy 
works:  and  I  will  rejoice  in  giving  praise  for  the  opera- 
tions of  thv  hands. 

T  Then  a  Lesson  of  the  New  Testament,  as  it  is  appointed. 

U  And  after  that  shall  be  sung  or  said  the  Hymn  called  Nunc  dimittis,  as 

followeth. 

Nunc  dimittis.     St.  Luke  ii.  29. 

LORD,    now    lettest    thou    thy    servant    depart    in 
peace:    according  to  thy  word. 
For  mine  eyes  have  seen:    thy  salvation,  . 
Which   thou   hast   prepared:     before   the   face   of   all 
people; 

To  be  a  light  to  lighten  the  Gentiles:  and  to  be  the 
glory  of  thy  people  Israel. 

IT  Or  else  this  Psalm;   except  it  be  on  the  twelfth  day  of  the  month. 

Deus  misereatur.     Psalm  lxvii. 

OD  be  merciful  unto  us,  and  bless  us:    and  show 
us  the  light  of  his  countenance,   and  be  merciful 
unto  us; 


G 


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That  thy  way  may  be  known  upon  earth:  thy  saving 
health  among  all  nations. 

Let  the  people  praise  thee,  O  God:  yea,  let  all  the 
people  praise  thee. 

O  let  the  nations  rejoice  and  be  glad:  for  thou  shalt 
judge  the  folk  righteously,  and  govern  the  nations  upon 
earth. 

Let  the  people  praise  thee,  O  God:  yea,  let  all  the 
people  praise  thee. 

Then  shall  the  earth  bring  forth  her  increase:  and 
God,  even  our  own  God,  shall  give  us  his  blessing. 

God  shall  bless  us:  and  all  the  ends  of  the  world 
shall  fear  him. 


p 


H  Or  this. 

Benedic,  anima  mea.     Psalm  ciii. 

RAISE  the  Lord,  O  my  soul:  and  all  that  is 
within  me,  praise  his  holy  Name. 

Praise  the  Lord,  O  my  soul:  and  forget  not  all  his 
benefits: 

Who  forgive th  all  thy  sin:  and  healeth  all  thine 
infirmities; 

Who  saveth  thy  life  from  destruction:  and  crowneth 
thee  with  mercy  and  loving-kindness. 

O  praise  the  Lcrd,  ye  angels  of  his,  ye  that  excel 
in  strength:  ye  that  fulfil  his  commandment,  and 
hearken  unto  the  voice  of  his  word. 

O  praise  the  Lord,  all  ye  his  hosts:  ye  servants  of 
his  that  do  his  pleasure. 

O  speak  good  of  the  Lord,  all  ye  works  of  his,  in 
all  places  of  his  dominion:  praise  thou  the  Lord,  O 
my  soul. 

f  Then  shall  be  said  the  Apostles'  Creed  by  the  Minister  and  the  People, 
standing.  And  any  Churches  may,  instead  of  the  words,  He  descended 
into  hell,  use  the  words,  He  went  into  the  place  of  departed  spirits, 
which  are  considered  as  words  of  the  same  meaning  in  the  Creed. 


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I  BELIEVE  in  God  the  Father  Almighty,  Maker 
of  heaven  and  earth : 

And  in  Jesus  Christ  his  only  Son  our  Lord:  Who 
was  conceived  by  the  Holy  Ghost,  Born  of  the  Virgin 
Mary:  Suffered  under  Pontius  Pilate,  Was  crucified, 
dead,  and  buried:  He  descended  into  hell;  The  third 
day  he  rose  again  from  the  dead:  He  ascended  into 
heaven,  And  sitteth  on  the  right  hand  of  God  the  Father 
Almighty:  From  thence  he  shall  come  to  judge  the 
quick  and  the  dead. 

I  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost:  The  holy  Catholic 
Church;  The  Communion  of  Saints:  The  Forgiveness 
of  sins:  The  Resurrection  of  the  body:  And  the  Life 
everlasting.     Amen. 

f  Or  this. 

I  BELIEVE  in  one  God  the  Father  Almighty,  Maker 
of  heaven  and  earth,  And  of  all  things  visible  and 
invisible : 

And  in  one  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  the  only-begotten 
Son  of  God;  Begotten  of  his  Father  before  all  worlds, 
God  of  God,  Light  of  Light,  Very  God  of  very  God; 
Begotten,  not  made;  Being  of  one  substance  with  the 
Father;  By  wThom  all  things  were  made:  Who  for  us 
men  and  for  our  salvation  came  down  from  heaven, 
And  was  incarnate  by  the  Holy  Ghost  of  the  Virgin 
Mary,  And  was  made  man:  And  was  crucified  also 
for  us  under  Pontius  Pilate;  He  suffered  and  was 
buried:  And  the  third  day  he  rose  again  according  to 
the  Scriptures:  And  ascended  into  heaven,  And  sitteth 
on  the  right  hand  of  the  Father:  And  he  shall  come 
again,  with  glory,  to  judge  both  the  quick  and  the 
dead;    Whose  kingdom  shall  have  no  end. 

And  I  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost,  The  Lord,  and 
Giver  of  Life,  Who  proceedeth  from  the  Father  and 
the  Son;    Who  with  the  Father  and  the  Son  together 


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Eveninq  Prayer 


is  worshipped  and  glorified;  Who  spake  by  the  Prophets 
And  I  believe  one  Catholic  and  Apostolic  Church 
I  acknowledge  one  Baptism  for  the  remission  of  sins 
And  I  look  for  the  Resurrection  of  the  dead:  Anc 
the  Life  of  the  world  to  come.      Amen. 


1  And  after  that,  these  Prayers  follounng,  all  devoutly  kneeling;  the  Minister 

first  pronouncing, 


Answer. 


Answer. 

Minister. 

Answer. 

Minister. 

Answer. 

Minister. 

Answer. 

Minister. 

Answer. 

Minister. 
Answer. 


The  Lord  be  with  you. 
And  with  thy  spirit. 

Minister.     Let  us  pray. 
O  Lord,  show  thy  mercy  upon  us. 
And  grant  us  thy  salvation. 
O  Lord,  save  the  State. 
And  mercifully  hear  us  when  we  call  upon 

thee. 
Endue  thy  Ministers  with  righteousness. 
And  make  thy  chosen  people  joyful. 
O  Lord,  save  thy  people. 
And  bless  thine  inheritance. 
Give  peace  in  our  time,  O  Lord. 
For  it  is  thou,   Lord,   only,   that  makest 

us  dwell  in  safety. 
O  God,  make  clean  our  hearts  within  us. 
And  take  not  thy  Holy  Spirit  from  us. 


T  Then  shall  be  said  the  Collect  for  the  day,  and  after  that  the  Collects 

and  Prayers  following. 

A  Collect  for  Peace. 

OGOD,  from  whom  all  holy  desires,  all  good  counsels, 
and  all  just  works  do  proceed;  Give  unto  thy 
servants  that  peace  which  the  world  cannot  give;  that 
our  hearts  may  be  set  to  obey  thy  commandments, 
and  also  that  by  thee,  we,  being  defended  from  the 
fear  of  our  enemies,  may  pass  our  time  in  rest  and  quiet- 


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ness;    through  the  merits  of  Jesus  Christ  our  Saviour. 
A  men. 

A  Collect  for  Aid  against  Perils. 

LIGHTEN  our  darkness,  we  beseech  thee,  O  Lord; 
and  by  thy  great  mercy  defend  us  from  all  perils 
and  dangers  of  this  night;  for  the  love  of  thy  only 
Son,  our  Saviour,  Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 

IT  In  places  where  it  may  be  convenient,  here  follow eth  the  Anthem. 

1  The  Minister  may  here  end  the  Evening  Prayer  with  such  Prayer,  or 
Prayers,  taken  out  of  this  Book,  as  he  shall  think  fit. 

A  Prayer  for  The  President  of  the  United  States,  and 

all  in  Civil  Authority. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  whose  kingdom  is  everlasting 
and  power  infinite;  Have  mercy  upon  this  whole 
land;  and  so  rule  the  hearts  of  thy  servants  The 
President  of  the  United  States,  The  Governor  of 
this  State,  and  all  others  in  authority,  that  they,  know- 
ing whose  ministers  they  are,  may  above  all  things  seek 
thy  honour  and  glory;  and  that  we  and  all  the  People, 
duly  considering  whose  authority  they  bear,  may 
faithfully  and  obediently  honour  them,  in  thee,  and  for 
thee,  according  to  thy  blessed  Word  and  ordinance; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,  who  with  thee  and  the 
Holy  Ghost  liveth  and  reigneth  ever,  one  God,  world 
without  end.     Amen. 

A  Prayer  for  the  Clergy  and  People. 

ALMIGHTY  and  everlasting  God,  from  whom 
cometh  every  good  and  perfect  gift;  Send  down 
upon  our  Bishops,  and  other  Clergy,  and  upon  the 
Congregations  committed  to  their  charge,  the  healthful 
Spirit  of  thy  grace;    and,  that  they  may  truly  please 


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thee,  pour  upon  them  the  continual  dew  of  thy  blessing. 
Grant  this,  O  Lord,  for  the  honour  of  our  Advocate  and 
Mediator,  Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 

A  Prayer  for  all  Conditions  of  Men. 

OGOD,  the  Creator  and  Preserver  of  all  mankind, 
we  humbly  beseech  thee  for  all  sorts  and  condi- 
tions of  men;  that  thou  wouldest  be  pleased  to  make 
thy  ways  known  unto  them,  thy  saving  health  unto 
all  nations.  More  especially  we  pray  for  thy  holy 
Church  universal;  that  it  may  be  so  guided  and  governed 
by  thy  good  Spirit,  that  all  who  profess  and  call  them- 
selves Christians  may  be  led  into  the  way  of  truth, 
and  hold  the  faith  in  unity  of  spirit,  in  the  bond  of 
peace,  and  in  righteousness  of  life.  Finally,  we  com- 
mend to  thy  fatherly  goodness  all  those  who  are  any 
ways  afflicted,  or  distressed,  in  mind,  body,  or  estate; 
[*  especially  those  for  whom  our  prayers 
are  desired;]    that  it  may  please  thee  to    0^™X™aVnll 

„  'J,         ,.  ji  t  said     when     any 

comfort  and  relieve  them,  according  to    desire  the  pray- 
their    several    necessities;    giving    them    eJTsega{ionhe  Con' 
patience    under    their    sufferings,    and    a 
happy  issue  out  of   all  their   afflictions.     And  this  we 
beg  for  Jesus  Christ's  sake.     Amen. 

A  General  Thanksgiving. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  Father  of  all  mercies,  we,  thine 
unworthy  servants,  do  give  thee  most  humble 
and  hearty  thanks  for  all  thy  goodness  ;  Thu  may  u 
and  loving-kindness  to  us,  and  to  all  said  when  any 
men;  [particularly  to  those  who  desire  d^nL  %/em™ 
now  to  offer  up  their  praises  and  thanks-  cies  vouchsafed 
givings  for  thy  late  mercies  vouchsafed  unto  t0 1  em' 
them.]  We  bless  thee  for  our  creation,  preservation, 
and  all  the  blessings  of  this  life;  but  above  all,  for 
thine  inestimable  love  in  the  redemption  of  the  world 


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by  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ;  for  the  means  of  grace, 
and  for  the  hope  of  glory.  And,  we  beseech  thee, 
give  us  that  due  sense  of  all  thy  mercies,  that  our  hearts 
may  be  unfeignedly  thankful;  and  that  we  show  forth 
thy  praise,  not  only  with  our  lips,  but  in  our  lives,  by 
giving  up  our  selves  to  thy  service,  and  by  walking 
before  thee  in  holiness  and  righteousness  all  our  days; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,  to  whom,  with  thee 
and  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  all  honour  and  glory,  world 
without  end.     Amen. 

A  Prayer  of  St.  Chrysostom. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  who  hast  given  us  grace  at  this 
time  with  one  accord  to  make  our  common  sup- 
plications unto  thee;  and  dost  promise  that  when  two 
or  three  are  gathered  together  in  thy  Name  thou  wilt 
grant  their  requests;  Fulfil  now,  O  Lord,  the  desires 
and  petitions  of  thy  servants,  as  may  be  most  expedient 
for  them;  granting  us  in  this  world  knowledge  of  thy 
truth,  and  in  the  world  to  come  life  everlasting.     Amen. 

2  Cor.  xiii.  14. 

THE  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,   and  the  love 
of   God,    and   the   fellowship    of   the    Holy   Ghost, 
be  with  us  all  evermore.     Amen. 

Here  tndeth  the  Order  of  Evening  Prayer. 


THE    LITANY, 
OR   GENERAL    SUPPLICATION. 

T  To  he  used  after  Morning  Service,  on  Sundays.  Wednesdays,  and 

Fridays. 

OGOD  the  Father  of  Heaven;  have  mercy  upon  us 
miserable  sinners. 

0  God  the  Father  of  Heaven;  have  mercy  upon  us 
miserable  sinners. 

O  God  the  Son,  Redeemer  of  the  world;  have  mercy 
upon  us  miserable  sinners. 

0  God  the  Son,  Redeemer  of  the  world;  have  mercy  upon 
us  miserable  sinners. 

O  God  the  Holy  Ghost,  proceeding  from  the  Father 
and  the  Son;  have  mercy  upon  us  miserable  sinners. 

0  God  the  Holy  Ghost,  proceeding  from  the  Father  and 
the  Son;   have  mercy  upon  us  miserable  sinners. 

O  holy,  blessed,  and  glorious  Trinity,  three  Persons 
and  one  God;  have  mercy  upon  us  miserable  sinners. 

O  holy,  blessed,  and  glorious  Trinity,  three  Persons  and 
one  God;  have  mercy  upon  us  miserable  sinners. 

Remember  not,  Lord,  our  offences,  nor  the  offences 
of  our  forefathers;  neither  take  thou  vengeance  of  our 
sins;  Spare  us,  good  Lord,  spare  thy  people,  whom  thou 
hast  redeemed  with  thy  most  precious  blood,  and  be  not 
angry  with  us  for  ever. 

Spare  us,  good  Lord. 

From  all  evil  and  mischief;  from  sin;  from  the  crafts 
and  assaults  of  the  devil;  from  thy  wrath,  and  from 
everlasting  damnation, 

Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 

From  all  blindness  of  heart;  from  pride,  vain-glory, 
and  hypocrisy;  from  envy,  hatred,  and  malice,  and  all 
uncharitableness, 

Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 


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From  all  inordinate  and  sinful  affections;  and  from 
all  the  deceits  of  the  world,  the  flesh,  and  the  devil, 

dood  Lord,  deliver  us. 

From  lightning  and  tempest;  from  plague,  pestilence, 
and  famine;  from  battle  and  murder,  and  from  sudden 
death, 

Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 

From  National  failure  to  serve  thee  and  all  mankind; 
and  from  selfishness  of  every  sort  in  our  National  pur- 
pose, 

Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 

From  iniquity  within  the  Nation  while  the  war  goes 
on;  and  from  all  things  which  may  hurt  and  hinder 
the  progress  of  democracy  among  us, 

Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 

From  disloyalty  and  treason,  and  from  suspicion  and 
whatsoever  weakens  our  unity, 

Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 

From  cowardice  and  shrinking  from  difficult  serv- 
ice; and  from  failure  to  sacrifice  for  the  holy  ideals 
for  which  the  Nation  is  contending, 

Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 

From  all  sedition,  privy  conspiracy,  and  rebellion; 
from  all  false  doctrine,  heresy,  and  schism;  from  hard- 
ness of  heart,  and  contempt  of  thy  Word  and  Com- 
mandment, 

Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 

By  the  mystery  of  thy  holy  Incarnation ;  by  thy  holy 
Nativity  and  Circumcision;  by  thy  Baptism,  Fasting, 
and  Temptation, 

Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 

By  thine  Agony  and  Bloody  Sweat;  by  thy  Cross  and 
Passion;  by  thy  precious  Death  and  Burial;  by  thy 
glorious  Resurrection  and  Ascension;  and  by  the  Com- 
ing of  the  Holy  Ghost, 

Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 


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In  all  time  of  our  tribulation;   in  all  time  of  our  pros- 
perity; in  the  hour  of  death,  and  in  the  day  of  judgment, 
Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 

We  sinners  do  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  O  Lord  God; 
and  that  it  may  please  thee  to  rule  and  govern  thy  holy 
Church  universal  in  the  right  way; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  bless  and  preserve  all 
Christian  Rulers  and  Magistrates,  giving  them  grace 
to  execute  justice,  and  to  maintain  truth; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  illuminate  all  Bishops, 
Priests,  and  Deacons,  with  true  knowledge  and  under- 
standing of  thy  Word;  and  that  both  by  their  preaching 
and  living  they  may  set  it  forth,  and  show  it  accordingly; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  send  forth  labourers  into 
thy  harvest ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  bless  and  keep  all  thy 
people; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 

For  the  President  of  the  United  States;  for  the 
Cabinet;  and  for  our  Senate  and  Representatives  in 
Congress  assembled; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord, 

For  the  Officers  and  Men  of  the  Army  and  Navy, 
and  for  those  engaged  in  hospital  and  other  Red  Cross 
Service ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 

For  those  who  are  making  sacrifices  in  their  busi- 
ness for  the  Nation's  good;  and  for  those  who  are 
providing  our  food  supply; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 

For    those    who    have    given    their    lives   for   their 


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country;    and  for  those  who  mourn  the  loss  of  loved 
ones; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  give  to  all  nations  unity, 
peace,  and  concord; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  give  us  an  heart  to  love 
and  fear  thee,  and  diligently  to  live  after  thy  command- 
ments; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  give  to  all  thy  people 
increase  of  grace  to  hear  meekly  thy  Word,  and  to  receive 
it  with  pure  affection,  and  to  bring  forth  the  fruits  of 
the  Spirit; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  bring  into  the  way  of  truth 
all  such  as  have  erred,  and  are  deceived; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  strengthen  such  as  do 
stand;  and  to  comfort  and  help  the  weak-hearted;  and 
to  raise  up  those  who  fall;  and  finally  to  beat  down 
Satan  under  our  feet; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  succour,  help,  and  comfort, 
all  who  are  in  danger,  necessity,  and  tribulation; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  preserve  all  who  travel  by 
land  or  by  water,  all  women  in  the  perils  of  child-birth, 
all  sick  persons,  and  young  children;  and  to  show  thy 
pity  upon  all  prisoners  and  captives; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  defend,  and  provide  for, 
the  fatherless  children,  and  widows,  and  all  who  are 
desolate  and  oppressed; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  have  mercy  upon  all  men ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  ns,  good  Lord. 


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That  it  may  please  thee  to  forgive  our  enemies,  per- 
secutors, and  slanderers,  and  to  turn  their  hearts; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  give  and  preserve  to  our 
use  the  kindly  fruits  of  the  earth,  so  that  in  due  time  we 
may  enjoy  them; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  give  us  true  repentance; 
to  forgive  us  all  our  sins,  negligences,  and  ignorances; 
and  to  endue  us  with  the  grace  of  thy  Holy  Spirit  to 
amend  our  lives  according  to  thy  holy  Word; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 

Son  of  God,  we  beseech  thee  to  hear  us. 

Son  of  God,  we  beseech  thee  to  hear  us. 

O  Lamb  of  God,  who  takest  awav  the  sins  of  the 
world ; 

Grant  us  thy  peace. 

O  Lamb  of  God,  who  takest  away  the  sins  of  the 
world ; 

Have  mercy  upon  us. 

IT  The  Minister  may,  at  his  discretion,  omit  all  thatfolloweth,  to  the  Prayer, 
We  humbly  beseech  thee,  O  Father,  etc. 

O  Christ,  hear  us. 
0  Christ,  hear  us. 
Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

If  Then  shall  the  Minister,  and  the  People  with  him,  say  the 

Lord's  Prayer. 

OUR  Father,  who  art  in  heaven,  Hallowed  be  thy 
Name.      Thy  kingdom  come.     Thy  will  be  done  on 
earth,  As  it  is  in  heaven.     Give  us  this  day  our  daily 


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bread.  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  As  we  forgive 
those  who  trespass  against  us.  And  lead  us  not  into 
temptation;   But  deliver  us  from  evil.     Amen. 

Minister.  O  Lord,  deal  not  with  us  according  to  our 
sins. 

A  nswer.  Neither  reward  us  according  to  our  iniquities. 

Let  us  pray. 

OGOD,  merciful  Father,  who  despisest  not  the  sigh- 
ing of  a  contrite  heart,  nor  the  desire  of  such  as  are 
sorrowful;  Mercifully  assist  our  prayers  which  we  make 
before  thee  in  all  our  troubles  and  adversities,  whenso- 
ever they  oppress  us ;  and  graciously  hear  us,  that  those 
evils  which  the  craft  and  subtilty  of  the  devil  or  man 
worketh  against  us,  may,  by  thy  good  providence,  be 
brought  to  nought;  that  we  thy  servants,  being  hurt 
by  no  persecutions,  may  evermore  give  thanks  unto  thee 
in  thy  holy  Church;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 

O  Lord,  arise,  help  us,  and  deliver  us  for  thy  Name's 
sake. 

OGOD,  we  have  heard  with  our  ears,  and  our  fathers 
have  declared  unto  us,  the  noble  works  that  thou 
didst  in  their  days,  and  in  the  old  time  before  them. 
O  Lord,  arise,  help  us,  and  deliver  us  for  thine  honour. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the 
Holy  Ghost; 

Answer.  As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever 
shall  be,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

From  our  enemies  defend  us,  O  Christ. 

Graciously  look  upon  our  afflictions. 

With  pity  behold  the  sorrows  of  our  hearts. 

Mercifully  forgive  the  sins  of  thy  people. 

Favourably  with  mercy  hear  our  prayers. 

0  Son  of  David,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Both  now  and  ever  vouchsafe  to  hear  us,  O  Christ. 


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Graciously  hear  us,   0  Christ;    graciously  hear  us,  0 
Lord  Christ. 

Minister.  O  Lord,  let  thy  mercy  be  showed  upon  us; 
Answer.  As  we  do  put  our  trust  in  thee. 

Let  us  pray. 

WE  humbly  beseech  thee,  O  Father,  mercifully  to 
look  upon  our  infirmities;  and,  for  the  glory  of 
thy  Name,  turn  from  us  all  those  evils  that  we  most 
justly  have  deserved;  and  grant,  that  in  all  our  troubles 
we  may  put  our  whole  trust  and  confidence  in  thy 
mercy,  and  evermore  serve  thee  in  holiness  and  pureness 
of  living,  to  thy  honour  and  glory;  through  our  only 
Mediator  and  Advocate,  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

For  Soldiers  and  Sailors. 

0  ALMIGHTY  God  and  Saviour,  we  implore  thy 
blessing  upon  our  brethren  who,  in  the  service  of 
our  country  go  forth  against  the  enemy.  Give  them 
faith,  obedience,  courage,  and  endurance.  Preserve  them 
in  the  midst  of  the  temptations  of  the  camp  and  of  the 
field;  from  the  perils  of  the  ocean,  and  of  the  land; 
from  the  pestilence  that  walketh  in  darkness  and  from 
the  sickness  that  destroyeth  in  the  noon-day.  Keep 
them  under  the  shadow  of  thy  wing,  and  restore  them  in 
safety  to  us.  And  to  such  as  may  fall  in  battle  or  by 
sickness,  of  our  brethren,  or  of  our  enemies,  do  thou,  O 
Lord,  graciously  grant  the  preparation  of  repentance 
unto  life  eternal;  through  the  infinite  love  and  merits 
of  the  Saviour  of  all  men,  thy  Son,  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.    Amen. 

For  the  Peace  of  the  World. 

0  ALMIGHTY  God,  the  supreme  Governor  of  all 
things,  who  knowest  our  weakness  and  our  lack  of 
any  wisdom  equal  to  the  present  distress;  We  humbly 


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seek  thy  counsel  and  succour,  and  beseech  thee  that 
overruling  the  devices  of  men,  setting  straight  the  things 
they  cannot  govern  or  alter,  taking  pity  on  the  nations 
now  in  the  throes  of  conflict,  in  thy  mercy  and  goodness 
showing  a  way  where  men  can  see  none,  thou  vouchsafe 
to  thy  children  healing  peace  again,  and  restore  once 
more  that  concord  among  men  and  nations  without 
which  there  can  be  neither  happiness  nor  true  friend- 
ship, nor  any  wholesome  fruit  of  toil  or  thought  in  the 
world.  And  to  this  end  we  pray  thee  that  thou  forgive 
us  our  sins,  our  ignorance  of  thy  holy  will,  our  wilfulness 
and  many  errors,  and  lead  us  in  the  paths  of  obedience 
to  places  of  vision,  and  to  thoughts  and  counsels  that 
purge  and  make  wise.  Grant  these  things,  O  heavenly 
Father,  for  the  love  of  thy  Son,  our  Saviour  Jesus 
Christ.     Amen. 

For  the  Indwelling  of  the  Holy  Spirit. 

BLESSED  Spirit,  who  dwellest  in  thy  Church  and  in 
the  hearts  and  minds  of  thy  people,  we  pray  thee 
manifest  thy  gracious  presence  more  and  more  fully  in 
us.  We  need  thy  help.  Without  thee  we  can  do  nothing 
that  is  good,  nothing  that  is  holy.  Lead  us  in  the  paths 
of  purity  and  peace.  Overcome  the  evil  that  is  in  us 
and  take  from  us  the  love  of  sinning.  Make  us  to  seek 
first  thy  righteousness  and  help  us  to  lead  holy  lives,  so 
that  through  grace  and  mercy  we  may  at  last  dwell 
with  thy  saints  in  glory  everlasting.  Hear  us,  O  God 
the  Holy  Ghost,  who  art  with  the  Father  and  the  Son 
one  God  blessed  for  evermore.     Amen. 

For  the  Ignorant. 

OLORD,  thou  God  of  knowledge,  by  whom  actions 
are  weighed,  have  pity  upon  all  who  know  thee  not; 
let  the  arrogant  talk  no  more  so  proudly,  but  bring  thou 
them  low,  that  they  may  be  lifted  up ;  let  those  who  have 


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stumbled  be  girded  with  strength  and  be  made  to  inherit 
the  throne  of  thy  glory;  that  all  may  know  that  there 
is  none  beside  thee,  the  Rock  of  our  salvation,  now  and 
for  evermore.     This  we  ask  for  Jesus'  sake.     Amen. 

For  the  Doubting. 

WE  entreat  thee,  O  Lord,  holy  Father,  Almighty 
everlasting  God,  grant  that  the  way  of  thy  truth, 
and  the  knowledge  of  thee  may  be  shown  to  thy  servants 
who  wander  in  doubt  and  uncertainty  amid  the  darkness 
of  this  world;  that  their  eyes  may  be  opened,  and  that 
they  may  acknowledge  thee  the  one  God,  Father,  Son 
and  Holy  Spirit,  and  may  enjoy  the  fruit  of  this  con- 
fession both  here  and  in  the  world  to  come;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

For  the  Church. 

0  GRACIOUS  Father,  we  humbly  beseech  thee  for 
thy  holy  catholic  Church;  that  thou  wouldst  be 
pleased  to  fill  it  with  all  truth  in  all  peace.  Where  it 
is  corrupt,  purify  it;  where  it  is  in  error,  direct  it; 
where  in  anything  it  is  amiss,  reform  it;  where  it  is 
right,  strengthen  it;  where  it  is  in  want,  provide  for  it; 
where  it  is  divided,  heal  the  branches  thereof;  for  the 
sake  of  him  who  died  and  rose  again,  and  forever  maketh 
intercession  for  it,  Jesus  Christ,  thy  Son,  our  Lord. 
A  men. 

For  Support. 

OLORD,  support  us  all  day  long  of  this  troublous 
life,  until  the  shadows  lengthen  and  the  evening 
comes,  and  the  busy  world  is  hushed,  and  the  fever  of 
life  is  over,  and  our  work  is  done.  Then  in  thy  mercy 
grant  us  a  safe  lodging  and  a  holy  rest,  and  peace  at 
last;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


THE  ORDER  FOR  THE 
ADMINISTRATION  OF  THE  LORD'S  SUPPER, 

OR 

HOLY  COMMUNION. 


If  //  among  those  who  come  to  he  partakers  of  the  Holy  Communion,  the 
Minister  shall  know  any  to  be  an  open  and  notorious  evil  liver,  or  to  have 
done  any  wrong  to  his  neighbours  by  word  or  deed,  so  that  the  Congregation 
be  thereby  offended;  he  shall  advertise  him,  that  he  presume  not  to  come 
to  the  Lord's  Table,  until  he  have  openly  declared  himself  to  have  truly 
repented  and  amended  his  former  evil  life,  that  the  Congregation  may 
thereby  be  satisfied;  and  that  he  hath  recompensed  the  parties  to  whom  he 
hath  done  wrong;  or  at  least  declare  himself  to  be  in  full  purpose  so  to  do, 
as  soon  as  he  conveniently  may. 

1  The  same  order  shall  the  Minister  use  tcith  those,  betwixt  whom  he  per- 
etivcth  malice  and  hatred  to  reign;  not  suffering  them  to  be  partakers 
of  the  Lord's  Table,  until  he  know  them  to  be  reconciled.  And  if  one  of 
the  parlies,  so  at  variance,  be  content  to  forgive  from  the  bottom  of  his  heart 
all  that  the  other  hath  trespassed  against  him,  and  to  make  amends  for 
that  wherein  he  himself  hath  offended;  and  the  other  party  will  not  be 
persuaded  to  a  godly  unity,  but  remain  still  in  his  frowardness  and  malice; 
the  Minister  in  that  case  ought  to  admit  the  penitent  person  to  the  Holy 
Communion,  and  not  him  that  is  obstinate.  Provided,  That  every  Minister 
so  repelling  any,  as  is  herein  specified,  shall  be  obliged  to  give  an  account 
of  the  same  to  the  Ordinary,  within  fourteen  days  after,  at  the  farthest. 

Tf  The  Table,  at  the  Communion-time  having  a  fair  white  linen  cloth  upon 
it,  shall  stand  in  the  body  of  the  Church,  or  in  the  Chancel.  And 
the  Minister,  standing  at  the  right  side  of  the  Table,  or  where  Morning 
and  Evening  Prayer  are  appointed  to  be  said,  shall  say  the  Lord's  Prayer 
and  the  Collect  following,  the  People  kneeling;  but  the  Lord's  Prayer 
may  be  omitted,  if  Morning  Prayer  hath  been  said  immediately  before. 

OLTR  Father,  who  art  in  heaven,  Hallowed  be  thy 
Name.  Thy  kingdom  come.  Thy  will  be  done 
on  earth,  As  it  is  in  heaven.  Give  us  this  day  our 
daily  bread.  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  As  we 
forgive  those  who  trespass  against  us.  And  lead  us  not 
into  temptation;    But  deliver  us  from  evil.     Amen. 

The  Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  unto  whom  all  hearts  are  open, 
all  desires  known,  and  from  whom  no  secrets  are 
hid;   Cleanse  the  thoughts  of  our  hearts  by  the  inspira- 


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tion  of  thy  Holy  Spirit,  that  we  may  perfectly  love  thee, 
and  worthily  magnify  thy  holy  Name;  through  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 

1  Then  shall  the  Minister,  turning  to  the  People,  rehearse  distinctly  The 
Ten  Commandments;  and  the  People,  still  kneeling,  shall,  after  every 
Commandment,  ask  God  mercy  for  their  transgressions  for  the  time  past, 
and  grace  to  keep  the  law  for  the  time  to  come. 

H  The  Decalogue  may  be  omitted,  provided  it  be  said  once  on  each  Sunday. 
But  Note,  That  whenever  it  is  omitted,  the  Minister  shall  say  the  Summary 
.of  the  Law,  beginning,  Hear  what  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  saith. 

Minister. 

GOD  spake  these  words,  and  said:  I  am  the  Lord 
thy  God ;  Thou  shalt  have  none  other  gods  but  me. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  incline  our 
hearts  to  keep  this  law 

Minister.  Thou  shalt  not  make  to  thyself  any  graven 
image,  nor  the  likeness  of  any  thing  that  is  in  heaven 
above,  or  in  the  earth  beneath,  or  in  the  water  under 
the  earth;  thou  shalt  not  bow  down  to  them,  nor  wor- 
ship them;  for  I  the  Lord  thy  God  am  a  jealous  God, 
and  visit  the  sins  of  the  fathers  upon  the  children,  unto 
the  third  and  fourth  generation  of  them  that  hate  me, 
and  show  mercy  unto  thousands  in  them  that  love  me 
and  keep  my  commandments. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  incline  our 
hearts  to  keep  this  law. 

Minister.  Thou  shalt  not  take  the  Name  of  the  Lord 
thy  God  in  vain;  for  the  Lord  will  not  hold  him  guilt- 
less, that  taketh  his  Name  in  vain. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  incline  our 
hearts  to  keep  this  law. 

Minister.  Remember  that  thou  keep  holy  the  Sab- 
bath-day. Six  days  shalt  thou  labour,  and  do  all  that 
thou  hast  to  do;  but  the  seventh  day  is  the  Sabbath 
of  the  Lord  thy  God.  In  it  thou  shalt  do  no  manner 
of  work;  thou,  and  thy  son,  and  thy  daughter,  thy 
man-servant,  and  thy  maid-servant,  thy  cattle,  and  the 


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stranger  that  is  within  thy  gates.  For  in  six  days  the 
Lord  made  heaven  and  earth,  the  sea,  and  all  that  in 
them  is,  and  rested  the  seventh  day:  wherefore  the  Lord 
blessed  the  seventh  day,  and  hallowed  it. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  incline  our 
hearts  to  keep  this  law. 

Minister.  Honour  thy  father  and  thy  mother;  that 
thy  days  may  be  long  in  the  land  which  the  Lord  thy 
God  giveth  thee. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  incline  our 
hearts  to  keep  this  law. 

Minister.  Thou  shalt  do  no  murder. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  incline  our 
hearts  to  keep  this  law. 

Minister.  Thou  shalt  not  commit  adultery. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  incline  our 
hearts  to  keep  this  law. 

Minister.  Thou  shalt  not  steal. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  incline  our 
hearts  to  keep  this  law. 

Minister.  Thou  shalt  not  bear  false  witness  against 
thy  neighbour. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  incline  our 
hearts  to  keep  this  law. 

Minister.  Thou  shalt  not  covet  thy  neighbour's  house, 
thou  shalt  not  covet  thy  neighbour's  wife,  nor  his  ser- 
vant, nor  his  maid,  nor  his  ox,  nor  his  ass,  nor  any  thing 
that  is  his. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  write  all 
these  thy  laws  in  our  hearts,  we  beseech  thee. 

T  Then  the  Minister  may  say, 

Hear  also  what  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  saith. 

THOU  shalt  love  the  Lord  thy  God  with  all  thy  heart, 
and  with  all  thy  soul,  and  with  all  thy  mind.     This 
is  the  first  and  great  commandment.     And  the  second 


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is  like  unto  it;  Thou  shalt  love  thy  neighbour  as  thy- 
self. On  these  two  commandments  hang  all  the  Law 
and  the  Prophets. 

IF  Here,  if  the  Decalogue  hath  been  omitted,  shall  be  said 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

T  Then  the  Minister  may  say. 

Let  us  pray. 

0  ALMIGHTY  Lord,  and  everlasting  God,  vouch- 
safe, we  beseech  thee,  to  direct,  sanctify,  and 
govern,  both  our  hearts  and  bodies,  in  the  ways  of  thy 
laws,  and  in  the  works  of  thy  commandments;  that, 
through  thy  most  mighty  protection,  both  here  and 
ever,  we  may  be  preserved  in  body  and  soul;  through 
our  Lord  and  Saviour  Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 

TT  Then  shall  be  said  the  Collect  of  the  Day.  And  immediately  after 
the  Collect  the  Minister  shall  read  the  Epistle,  saying.  The  Epistle  [or 
The  portion  of  Scripture  appointed  for  the  Epistle]  is  written  in  the  — 

Chapter  of  -,  beginning  at  the  —  Verse.     And  the  Evistle  ended, 

he  shall  say,  Here  endeth  the  Epistle.  Then,  the  People  all  standing 
up,  shall  he  read  the  Gospel,  saying,  The  Holy  Gospel  is  written  in 
the  —  Chapter  of ,  beginning  at  the  —  Verse. 

T  Here  shall  be  said  or  sung, 

Glory  be  to  thee,  O  Lord. 

f  Then  shall  be  said  the  Creed  commonly  called  the  Nicene,  or  else 
the  Apostles'  Creed;  but  the  Creed  may  be  omitted,  if  it  hath  been  said 
immediately  before  in  Morning  Prayer;  Provided,  That  the  Xicene 
Creed  shall  be  said  on  Christmas-day,  Easter-day,  Ascension-day,  Whit- 
sunday, and  Trinity-Sunday. 

I  BELIEVE  in  one  God  the  Father  Almighty,  Maker 
of  heaven  and  earth,  And  of  all  things  visible  and 
invisible : 

And  in  one  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  the  only-begotten  Son 
of  God;   Begotten  of  his  Father  before  all  worlds,  God 


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of  God,  Light  of  Light,  Very  God  of  very  God;  Begotten, 
not  made;  Being  of  one  substance  with  the  Father; 
By  whom  all  things  were  made:  Who  for  us  men  and 
for  our  salvation  came  down  from  heaven,  And  was 
incarnate  by  the  Holy  Ghost  of  the  Virgin  Mary,  And 
was  made  man:  And  was  crucified  also  for  us  under 
Pontius  Pilate;  He  suffered  and  was  buried:  And  the 
third  day  he  rose  again  according  to  the  Scriptures: 
And  ascended  into  heaven,  And  sitteth  on  the  right 
hand  of  the  Father:  And  he  shall  come  again,  with 
glory,  to  judge  both  the  quick  and  the  dead;  Whose 
kingdom  shall  have  no  end. 

And  I  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost,  The  Lord,  and 
Giver  of  Life,  Who  proceedeth  from  the  Father  and  the 
Son;  Who  with  the  Father  and  the  Son  together  is  wor- 
shipped and  glorified;  Who  spake  by  the  Prophets: 
And  I  believe  one  Catholic  and  Apostolic  Church:  I 
acknowledge  one  Baptism  for  the  remission  of  sins: 
And  I  look  for  the  Resurrection  of  the  dead:  And  the 
Life  of  the  world  to  come.     Amen. 

1  Then  the  Minister  shall  declare  unto  the  People  what  Holy-days,  or  Fasting- 
days,  are  in  the  week  following  to  be  observed;  and  (if  occasion  be)  shall 
Notice  be  given  of  the  Communion,  and  of  the  Banns  of  Matrimony,  and 
other  matters  io  be  published. 

%  Then  shall  follow  the  Sermon.  After  which,  the  Minister,  when  there 
is  a  Communion,  shall  return  to  the  Lord's  Table,  and  begin  the  Offertory, 
saying  one  or  more  of  these  Sentences  following,  as  he  thinketh  most  con- 
venient. And  Note,  That  these  Sentences  may  be  used  on  any  other  occasion 
of  Public  Worship,  when  the  alms  of  the  People  are  to  be  received. 

REMEMBER  the  words  of  the  Lord  Jesus,  how  he 
said,   It  is  more  blessed  to  give  than  to  receive. 
Acts  xx.  35. 

Let  your  light  so  shine  before  men,  that  they  may 
see  your  good  works,  and  glorify  your  Father  which  is 
in  heaven.     St.  Matt.  v.  16. 

Lay  not  up  for  yourselves  treasures  upon  earth, 
where  moth  and  rust  doth  corrupt,  and  where  thieves 


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break  through  and  steal:  but  lay  up  for  yourselves 
treasures  in  heaven,  where  neither  moth  nor  rust  doth 
corrupt,  and  where  thieves  do  not  break  through  nor 
steal.     St.  Matt.  vi.  19,  20. 

Whatsoever  ye  would  that  men  should  do  to  you, 
even  so  do  to  them:  for  this  is  the  law  and  the  prophets. 
St.  Matt.  vii.  12. 

Not  every  one  that  saith  unto  me,  Lord,  Lord,  shall 
enter  into  the  kingdom  of  heaven;  but  he  that  doeth 
the  will  of  my  Father  which  is  in  heaven.  St.  Matt. 
vii.  21. 

Zacchaeus  stood  forth,  and  said  unto  the  Lord,  Behold, 
Lord,  the  half  of  my  goods  I  give  to  the  poor;  and  if  I 
have  done  any  wrong  to  any  man,  I  restore  fourfold. 
St.  Luke  xix.  8. 

Who  goeth  a  warfare  at  any  time  of  his  own  cost? 
Who  planteth  a  vineyard,  and  eateth  not  of  the  fruit 
thereof?  Or  who  feedeth  a  flock,  and  eateth  not  of  the 
milk  of  the  flock?     1  Cor.  ix.  7. 

If  we  have  sown  unto  you  spiritual  things,  is  it  a 
great  matter  if  we  shall  reap  your  worldly  things? 
1  Cor.  ix.  11. 

Do  ye  not  know,  that  they  who  minister  about  holy 
things  live  of  the  sacrifice;  and  they  who  wait  at  the 
altar  are  partakers  with  the  altar?  Even  so  hath  the 
Lord  also  ordained,  that  they  who  preach  the  gospel 
should  live  of  the  gospel.     1  Cor.  ix.  13,  14. 

He  that  soweth  little  shall  reap  little;  and  he  that 
soweth  plenteously  shall  reap  plenteously.  Let  every 
man  do  according  as  he  is  disposed  in  his  heart,  not 
grudgingly,  or  of  necessity;  for  God  loveth  a  cheerful 
giver.     2  Cor.  ix.  6,  7. 

Let  him  that  is  taught  in  the  Word  minister  unto 
him  that  teacheth,  in  all  good  things.  Be  not  deceived; 
God  is  not  mocked:  for  whatsoever  a  man  soweth,  that 
shall  he  reap.     Gal.  vi.  6,  7. 


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While  we  have  time,  let  us  do  good  unto  all  men; 
and  especially  unto  them  that  are  of  the  household  of 
faith.     Gal.  vi.  10. 

Godliness  is  great  riches,  if  a  man  be  content  with 
that  he  hath:  for  we  brought  nothing  into  this  world, 
neither  may  we  carry  any  thing  out.     1  Tim.  vi.  6,  7. 

Charge  them  who  are  rich  in  this  world,  that  they 
be  ready  to  give,  and  glad  to  distribute;  laying  up  in 
store  for  themselves  a  good  foundation  against  the 
time  to  come,  that  they  may  attain  eternal  life.  1  Tim. 
vi.  17,  18,  19. 

God  is  not  unrighteous,  that  he  will  forget  your 
works,  and  labour  that  proceedeth  of  love;  which  love 
ye  have  showed  for  his  Name's  sake,  who  have  min- 
istered unto  the  saints,  and  yet  do  minister.     Heb.  vi.  10. 

To  do  good,  and  to  distribute,  forget  not;  for  with 
such  sacrifices  God  is  well  pleased.     Heb.  xiii.  16. 

Whoso  hath  this  world's  good,  and  seeth  his  brother 
have  need,  and  shutteth  up  his  compassion  from  him, 
how  dwelleth  the  love  of  God  in  him?     1  St.  John  iii.  17. 

Give  alms  of  thy  goods,  and  never  turn  thy  face 
from  any  poor  man;  and  then  the  face  of  the  Lord 
shall  not  be  turned  away  from  thee.     Tobit  iv.  7. 

Be  merciful  after  thy  power.  If  thou  hast  much, 
give  plenteously;  if  thou  hast  little,  do  thy  diligence 
gladly  to  give  of  that  little:  for  so  gatherest  thou  thy- 
self a  good  reward  in  the  day  of  necessity.     Tobit  iv.  8,  9. 

He  that  hath  pity  upon  the  poor  lendeth  unto  the 
Lord:  and  look,  what  he  layeth  out,  it  shall  be  paid 
him  again.     Prov.  xix.  17. 

Blessed  be  the  man  that  provideth  for  the  sick  and 
needy:  the  Lord  shall  deliver  him  in  the  time  of  trouble. 
Psalm  xli.  1. 

Speak  unto  the  children  of  Israel,  that  they  bring 
me  an  offering;  of  every  man  that  giveth  it  willingly 
with  his  heart  ye  shall  take  my  offering.     Exod.  xxv.  2. 


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Ye  shall  not  appear  before  the  Lord  empty;  every 
man  shall  give  as  he  is  able,  according  to  the  blessing 
of  the  Lord  thy  God  which  he  hath  given  thee.  Deut. 
xvi.  16,  17. 

Thine,  O  Lord,  is  the  greatness,  and  the  power,  and 
the  glory,  and  the  victory,  and  the  majesty:  for  all 
that  is  in  the  heaven  and  in  the  earth  is  thine;  thine  is 
the  kingdom,  O  Lord,  and  thou  art  exalted  as  head 
above  all.     1  Chron.  xxix.  11. 

All  things  come  of  thee,  O  Lord,  and  of  thine  own 
have  we  given  thee.     1  Chron.  xxix.  14. 

T  Whilst  these  Sentences  are  in  reading,  the  Deacons,  Church-wardens,  or 
other  fit  persons  appointed  for  that  purpose,  shall  receive  the  Alms  for  the 
Poor,  and  other  Devotions  of  the  People,  in  a  decent  Basin  to  be  provided 
by  the  Parish  for  that  purpose;  and  reverently  bring  it  to  the  Priest,  who 
shall  humbly  present  and  place  it  upon  the  Holy  Table. 

1  And  the  Priest  shall  then  place  upon  the  Table  so  much  Bread  and  Wine 

as  he  shall  think  sufficient. 

%  And  when  the  Alms  and  Oblations  are  presented,  there  may  be  sung  a  Hymn, 
or  an  Offertory  Anthem  in  the  words  of  Holy  Scripture  or  of  the  Book  of 
Common  Prayer,  under  the  direction  of  the  Minister. 

IT  Then  shall  the  Priest  say, 

Let  us  pray  for  the  whole  state  of  Christ's  Church 
militant. 

ALMIGHTY  and  everliving  God,  who  by  thy  holy 
Apostle  hast  taught  us  to  make  prayers,  and  sup- 
plications, and  to  give  thanks  for  all  men;  We  humbly 
beseech  thee  most  mercifully  [*to  accept 
our  alms  and  oblations,  and]  to  receive  no* iims^Pobu- 
these  our  prayers,  which  we  offer  unto  tions,  then  shall 
thy  Divine  Majesty;  beseeching  thee  to  S^our*  aims 
inspire  continually  the  Universal  Church    and     oblations, 

•  .-■.I  '   'i       c  j       li  'i  i  and]   oe  ieji  un— 

with  the  spirit  of  truth,  unity,  and  con-   said. 

cord:    And  grant  that  all  those  who  do 

confess  thy  holy  Name  may  agree  in  the  truth  of  thy 

holy  Word,   and  live  in   unity  and   godly  love.      We 

beseech  thee  also,  so  to  direct  and  dispose  the  hearts 


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of  all  Christian  Rulers,  that  they  may  truly  and  im- 
partially administer  justice,  to  the  punishment  of  wicked- 
ness and  vice,  and  to  the  maintenance  of  thy  true  religion, 
and  virtue.  Give  grace,  O  heavenly  Father,  to  all  Bish- 
ops and  other  Ministers,  that  they  may,  both  by  their 
life  and  doctrine,  set  forth  thy  true  and  lively  Word, 
and  rightly  and  duly  administer  thy  holy  Sacraments. 
And  to  all  thy  People  give  thy  heavenly  grace;  and 
especially  to  this  congregation  here  present;  that,  with 
meek  heart  and  due  reverence,  they  may  hear,  and 
receive  thv  holv  Word;  trulv  serving  thee  in  holiness 
and  righteousness  all  the  days  of  their  life.  And  we 
most  humbly  beseech  thee,  of  thy  goodness,  O  Lord, 
to  comfort  and  succour  all  those  who,  in  this  transitorv 
life,  are  in  trouble,  sorrow,  need,  sickness,  or  any  other 
adversity.  And  we  also  bless  thy  holy  Name  for  all 
thy  servants  departed  this  life  in  thy  faith  and  fear: 
beseeching  thee  to  give  us  grace  so  to  follow  their  good 
examples,  that  with  them  we  may  be  partakers  of  thy 
heavenly  kingdom.  Grant  this,  O  Father,  for  Jesus 
Christ's  sake,  our  only  Mediator  and  Advocate.     Amen. 

f  At  the  time  of  the  Celebration  of  the  Communion,  the  Priest  shall  say  this 
Exhortation.  But  Xote,  That  the  Exhortation  may  be  omitted  if  it  hath 
been  already  said  on  one  Lord's  Day  in  that  same  month. 

DEARLY  beloved  in  the  Lord,  ye  who  mind  to  come 
to  the  holy  Communion  of  the  Body  and  Blood 
of  our  Saviour  Christ,  must  consider  how  Saint  Paul 
exhorteth  all  persons  diligently  to  try  and  examine 
themselves,  before  they  presume  to  eat  of  that  Bread, 
and  drink  of  that  Cup.  For  as  the  benefit  is  great,  if 
with  a  true  penitent  heart  and  lively  faith  we  receive 
that  holy  Sacrament;  so  is  the  danger  great,  if  we 
receive  the  same  unworthily.  Judge  therefore  your- 
selves, brethren,  that  ye  be  not  judged  of  the  Lord; 
repent  you  truly  for  your  sins  past;  have  a  lively  and 
etedfast  faith  in  Christ  our  Saviour;   amend  your  lives, 


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and  be  in  perfect  charity  with  all  men;  so  shall  ye  be 
meet  partakers  of  those  holy  mysteries.  And  above 
all  things  ye  must  give  most  humble  and  hearty  thanks 
to  God,  the  Father,  the  Son,  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  for 
the  redemption  of  the  world  by  the  death  and  passion 
of  our  Saviour  Christ,  both  God  and  man;  who  did 
humble  himself,  even  to  the  death  upon  the  Cross,  for 
us,  miserable  sinners,  who  lay  in  darkness  and  the 
shadow  of  death;  that  he  might  make  us  the  children 
of  God,  and  exalt  us  to  everlasting  life.  And  to  the 
end  that  we  should  always  remember  the  exceeding 
great  love  of  our  Master,  and  only  Saviour,  Jesus  Christ, 
thus  dying  for  us,  and  the  innumerable  benefits  which 
by  his  precious  blood-shedding  he  hath  obtained  for  us; 
he  hath  instituted  and  ordained  holy  mysteries,  as  pledges 
of  his  love,  and  for  a  continual  remembrance  of  his  death, 
to  our  great  and  endless  comfort.  To  him  therefore, 
with  the  Father  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  let  us  give  (as  we 
are  most  bounden)  continual  thanks;  submitting  our- 
selves wholly  to  his  holy  will  and  pleasure,  and  studying 
to  serve  him  in  true  holiness  and  righteousness  all  the 
days  of  our  life.     A  men. 

f  Then  shall  the  Priest  say  to  those  who  come  to  receive  the  Holy  Communion, 

YE  who  do  truly  and  earnestly  repent  you  of  your 
sins,  and  are  in  love  and  charity  with  your  neigh- 
bours, and  intend  to  lead  a  new  life,  following  the  com- 
mandments of  God,  and  walking  from  henceforth  in 
his  holy  ways;  Draw  near  with  faith,  and  take  this 
holy  Sacrament  to  your  comfort;  and  make  your 
humble  confession  to  Almighty  God,  devoutly  kneeling. 

^  Then  shall  this  General  Confession  be  made,  by  the  Priest  and  all  those 
who  are  minded  to  receive  the  Holy  Communion,  humbly  kneeling. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
Maker  of  all  things,  Judge  of  all  men;  We  acknowl- 
edge  and    bewail    our   manifold    sins    and    wickedness, 


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Which  we,  from  time  to  time,  most  grievously  have  com- 
mitted, By  thought,  word,  and  deed,  Against  thy  Divine 
Majesty,  Provoking  most  justly  thy  wrath  and  indig- 
nation against  us.  We  do  earnestly  repent,  And  are 
heartily  sorry  for  these  our  misdoings;  The  remem- 
brance of  them  is  grievous  unto  us;  The  burden  of 
them  is  intolerable.  Have  mercy  upon  us,  Have  mercy 
upon  us,  most  merciful  Father;  For  thy  Son  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ's  sake,  Forgive  us  all  that  is  past;  And 
grant  that  we  may  ever  hereafter  Serve  and  please  thee 
In  newness  of  life,  To  the  honour  and  glory  of  thy  Name; 
Through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

1  Then  shall  the  Priest  (the  Bishop  if  he  be  present)  stand  up,  and  turning 

to  the  People,  say, 

ALMIGHTY  God,  our  heavenly  Father,  who  of  his 
great  mercy  hath  promised  forgiveness  of  sins  to 
all  those  who  with  hearty  repentance  and  true  faith  turn 
unto  him;  Have  mercy  upon  you;  pardon  and  deliver 
you  from  all  your  sins;  confirm  and  strengthen  you  in 
all  goodness ;  and  bring  you  to  everlasting  life ;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

TT  Then  shall  the  Priest  say. 

Hear  what  comfortable  words  our  Saviour  Christ 
saith  unto  all  who  truly  turn  to  him. 

COME  unto  me,   all  ye  that  travail  and  are  heavy 
laden,  and  I  will  refresh  you.     St.  Matt.  xi.  28. 
So  God  loved  the  world,  that  he  gave  his  only-begotten 
Son,  to  the  end  that  all  that  believe  in  him  should  not 
perish,  but  have  everlasting  life.     St.  John  iii.  16. 

Hear  also  what  Saint  Paul  saith. 

This  is  a  true  saying,  and  worthy  of  all  men  to  be 
received,  That  Christ  Jesus  came  into  the  world  to  save 
sinners.     1  Tim.  i.  15. 


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Hear  also  what  Saint  John  saith. 

If  any  man  sin,  we  have  an  Advocate  with  the  Father, 
Jesus  Christ  the  righteous ;  and  he  is  the  Propitiation  for 
our  sins.     1  St.  John  ii.  1,  2. 

H  After  which  the  Priest  shall  proceed,  saying, 

Lift  up  your  hearts. 
Answer.  We  lift  them  up  unto  the  Lord. 
Priest.     Let  us  give  thanks  unto  our  Lord  God. 
Answer.  It  is  meet  and  right  so  to  do. 


i 


IT  Then  shall  the  Priest  turn  to  the  Lord's  Table,  and  say, 

T  is  very  meet,  right,  and  our  bounden 


duty,  that  we  should  at  all  times,  and  in  ( H*ofy  ^Fatherl 

all  places,  give  thanks  unto  thee,  O  Lord,  must  be  omitted 

[*Holy    Father,]    Almighty,    Everlasting  J£v  Trinlty-Sun- 
God. 

If  Here  shall  follow  the  Proper  Preface,  according  to  the  time,  if  there 
be  any  specially  appointed;  or  else  immediately  shall  be  said  or  sung  by 
the  Priest, 

Therefore  with  Angels  and  Archangels,  and  with  all 
the  company  of  heaven,  we  laud  and  magnify  thy 
glorious  Name;   evermore  praising  thee,  and  saying, 

HOLY,  HOLY,  HOLY,  Lord  God  of       T  Priest    and 
hosts,  Heaven  and  earth  are  full  of  thy    Pe°vie. 
glory:   Glory  be  to  thee,  O  Lord  Most  High.     Amen. 

PROPER  PREFACES. 

Upon  Christmas-day,  and  seven  days  after. 

BECAUSE  thou  didst  give  Jesus  Christ,  thine  only 
Son,  to  be  born  as  at  this  time  for  us;  who,  by 
the  operation  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  was  made  very  man, 
of  the  substance  of  the  Virgin  Mary  his  mother;    and 


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tnat  without  spot  of  sin,  to  make  us  clean  from  all  sin. 
Therefore  with  Angels,  etc. 

Upon  Easter-day,  and  seven  days  after. 

BUT  chiefly  are  we  bound  to  praise  thee  for  the 
glorious  Resurrection  of  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord:  for  he  is  the  very  Paschal  Lamb,  which  was 
offered  for  us,  and  hath  taken  away  the  sin  of  the 
world;  who  by  his  death  hath  destroyed  death,  and 
by  his  rising  to  life  again  hath  restored  to  us  everlasting 
hfe.     Therefore  with  Angels,  etc. 

Upon  Ascension-day,  and  seven  days  after. 

THROUGH  thy  most  dearly  beloved  Son  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord;  who,  after  his  most  glorious 
Resurrection,  manifestly  appeared  to  all  his  Apostles, 
and  in  their  sight  ascended  up  into  heaven,  to  prepare 
a  place  for  us;  that  where  he  is,  thither  we  might  also 
ascend,  and  reign  with  him  in  glory.  Therefore  with 
Angels,  etc. 

Upon  Whitsunday,  and  six  days  after. 

THROL^GH  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord;  according  to 
whose  most  true  promise,  the  Holy  Ghost  came 
down  as  at  this  time  from  heaven,  with  a  sudden  great 
sound,  as  it  had  been  a  mighty  wind,  in  the  likeness  of 
fiery  tongues,  lighting  upon  the  Apostles,  to  teach  them, 
and  to  lead  them  to  all  truth;  giving  them  both  the 
gift  of  divers  languages,  and  also  boldness  with  fervent 
zeal  constantly  to  preach  the  Gospel  unto  all  nations; 
whereby  we  have  been  brought  out  of  darkness  and 
error  into  the  clear  light  and  true  knowledge  of  thee, 
and  of  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ.  Therefore  with  Angels, 
etc. 


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Upon  the  Feast  of  Trinity  only,  may  be  said. 

WHO  art  one  God,  one  Lord;  not  one  only  Person, 
but  three  Persons  in  one  Substance.  For  that 
which  we  believe  of  the  glory  of  the  Father,  the  same 
we  believe  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  without 
any  difference  or  inequality.  Therefore  with  Angels, 
etc. 

J  Or  else  this  may  be  said,  the  words  [Holy  Father]  being  retained  in  the 

introductory  Address. 

FOR  the  precious  death  and  merits  of  thy  Son  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord,  and  for  the  sending  to  us  of  the 
Holy  Ghost,  the  Comforter;  wTho  are  one  with  thee  in 
thy  Eternal  Godhead.     Therefore  with  Angels,  etc. 

If  Then  shall  the  Priest,  kneeling  down  at  the  Lord's  Table,  say,  in  the  name 
of  all  those  who  shall  receive  the  Communion,  this  Prayer  following. 

WE  do  not  presume  to  come  to  this  thy  Table,  O 
merciful  Lord,  trusting  in  our  own  righteousness, 
but  in  thy  manifold  and  great  mercies.  We  are  not 
worthy  so  much  as  to  gather  up  the  crumbs  under  thy 
Table.  But  thou  art  the  same  Lord,  whose  property 
is  always  to  have  mercy:  Grant  us  therefore,  gracious 
Lord,  so  to  eat  the  flesh  of  thy  dear  Son  Jesus  Christ, 
and  to  drink  his  blood,  that  our  sinful  bodies  may  be 
made  clean  by  his  body,  and  our  souls  washed  through 
his  most  precious  blood,  and  that  we  may  evermore 
dwell  in  him,  and  he  in  us.     Amen. 

f  When  the  Priest,  standing  before  the  Table,  hath  so  ordered  the  Bread  and 
Wine,  that  he  may  with  the  more  readiness  and  decency  break  the  Bread 
before  the  People,  and  take  the  Cup  into  his  hands,  he  shall  say  the  Prayer 
of  Consecration,  as  followeth. 

ALL  glory  be  to  thee,  Almighty  God,  our  heavenly 
Father,  for  that  thou,  of  thy  tender  mercy,  didst 
give  thine  only  Son  Jesus  Christ  to  suffer  death  upon 


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the  Cross  for  our  redemption;  who  made  there  (by  his 
one  oblation  of  himself  once  offered)  a  full,  perfect,  and 
sufficient  sacrifice,  oblation,  and  satisfaction,  for  the 
sins  of  the  whole  world;  and  did  institute,  and  in  his 
holy  Gospel  command  us  to  continue,  a  perpetual  mem- 
ory of  that  his  precious  death  and  sacrifice,  until  his 
coming  again:  For  in  the  night  in  which 
he  was  betrayed,  (a)  he  took  Bread;  and  Prult^to  take 
when  he  had  given  thanks,  (b)  he  brake  the  Paten  into 
it,  and  gave  it  to  his  disciples,  saying,  ^(h^Andhereto 
Take,  eat,  (c)  this  is  my  Body,  which  is  bre$  %ndBreha*e 
given  for  you;  Do  this  in  remembrance  to  lay  his  hand 
of  me.  Likewise,  after  supper,  (d)  he  BPr°ad.  aU  the 
took  the  Cup;    and  when  he  had  given    M  (d>  Here      he 

,!        i        i  -j.         xi  •  t^   •    i       is     to     take     the 

thanks,  he  gave  it  to  them,  saymg,  Drink  cup     into     his 

ye  all  of  this;    for  (e)  this  is  my  Blood  hai^-And    here 

of   the    New   Testament,    which   is   shed  he    is     to    lay 

for  you,  and  for  many,  for  the  remission  ewryhaves4ei*vtn 

of  sins;    Do  this,  as  oft  as  ye  shall  drink  which    there    u 

...  i  »  r  any    Wine   to   be 

it,  in  remembrance  ot  me.  consecrated. 


The  Invocation. 


WHEREFORE,  O  Lord  and  heavenly 
Father,  according  to  the  institution 
of  thy  dearly  beloved  Son  our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ, 
we,  thy  humble  servants,  do  celebrate  and  make  here 
before  thy  Divine  Majesty,  with  these  thy  holy  gifts, 
which  we  now  offer  unto  thee,  the  memorial  thy  Son 
hath  commanded  us  to  make;  having  in  remembrance 
his  blessed  passion  and  precious  death,  his  mighty  resur- 
rection and  glorious  ascension;  rendering  unto  thee 
most  hearty  thanks  for  the  innumerable  benefits  pro- 
cured unto  us  by  the  same. 


A 


ND   we   most   humbly   beseech   thee,    _  ^„    . 

Ot    i   t-1    j.  i_  at.  j       The  Oblation. 

mercilul  rather,  to  hear  us;    and, 


of  thy  almighty  goodness,  vouchsafe  to  bless  and  sanctify, 
with  thy  Word  and  Holy  Spirit,  these  thy  gifts  and 


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creatures  of  bread  and  wine;  that  we,  receiving  them 
according  to  thy  Son  our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ's  holy 
institution,  in  remembrance  of  his  death  and  passion, 
may  be  partakers  of  his  most  blessed  Body  and  Blood. 

AND  we  earnestly  desire  thy  fatherly  goodness, 
mercifully  to  accept  this  our  sacrifice  of  praise 
and  thanksgiving;  most  humbly  beseeching  thee  to 
grant  that,  by  the  merits  and  death  of  thy  Son.  Jesus 
Christ,  and  through  faith  in  his  blood,  we,  and  all  thy 
whole  Church,  may  obtain  remission  of  our  sins,  and 
all  other  benefits  of  his  passion.  And  here  we  offer 
and  present  unto  thee,  O  Lord,  our  selves,  our  souls 
and  bodies,  to  be  a  reasonable,  holy,  and  living  sacri- 
fice unto  thee;  humbly  beseeching  thee,  that  we,  and 
all  others  who  shall  be  partakers  of  this  Holy  Com- 
munion, ma}^  worthily  receive  the  most  precious  Body 
and  Blood  of  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ,  be  filled  with  thy 
grace  and  heavenly  benediction,  and  made  one  body 
with  him,  that  he  may  dwell  in  us,  and  we  in  him. 
And  although  we  are  unworthy,  through  our  manifold 
sins,  to  offer  unto  thee  any  sacrifice;  yet  we  beseech 
thee  to  accept  this  our  bounden  duty  and  service;  not 
weighing  our  merits,  but  pardoning  our  offences,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord;  by  whom,  and  with  whom,  in 
the  unity  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  all  honour  and  glory  be 
unto  thee,  O  Father  Almighty,  world  without  end. 
Amen. 

1  Here  may  be  sung  a  Hymn. 

1  Then  shall  the  Priest  first  receive  the  Holy  Communion  in  both  kinds 
himself,  and  proceed  to  deliver  the  same  to  the  Bishops,  Priests,  and  Deacons, 
in  like  manner,  (if  any  be  present,)  and,  after  that,  to  the  People  also  in 
order,  into  their  hands,  all  devoutly  kneeling.  And  sufficient  opportunity 
shall  be  given  to  those  present  to  communicate.  And  when  he  delivereth 
the  Bread,  he  shall  say, 

THE  Body  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  which  was  given 
for  thee,  preserve  thy  body  and  soul  unto  ever- 
lasting life.      Take  and  eat  this  in  remembrance  that 


The  Communion  01 


Christ  died  for  thee,  and  feed  on  him  in  thy  heart  by 
faith,  with  thanksgiving. 

T[  And  the  Minister  who  deliver eth  the  Cup  shall  say, 

THE  Blood  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  which  was  shed 
for  thee,  preserve  thy  body  and  soul  unto  ever- 
lasting life.  Drink  this  in  remembrance  that  Christ's 
Blood  was  shed  for  thee,  and  be  thankful. 

c  //  the  consecrated  Bread  or  Wine  be  spent  before  all  have  communicated, 
the  Priesi  is  to  consecrate  more,  according  to  the  Form  before  prescribed; 
beginning  at,  All  glory  be  to  thee,  Almighty  God,  and  ending  with  these 
words,  partakers  of  his  most  blessed  Body  and  Blood. 

1  When  all  have  communicated,  the  Minister  shall  return  to  the  Lord's  Table, 
and  reverently  place  upon  it  what  remaineth  of  the  consecrated  Elements, 
covering  the  same  with  a  fair  linen  cloth. 

1  Then  shall  the  Minister  say  the  Lord's  Prayer,  the  People  repeating  after 

him  every  Petition. 

OUR  Father,  who  art  in  heaven,  Hallowed  be  thy 
Name.  Thy  kingdom  come.  Thy  will  be  done 
on  earth,  As  it  is  in  heaven.  Give  us  this  day  our  daily 
bread.  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  As  we  forgive 
those  who  trespass  against  us.  And  lead  us  not  into 
temptation;  But  deliver  us  from  evil:  For  thine  is  the 
kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory,  for  ever  and 
ever.     Amen. 

H  After  shall  be  said  as  followeth. 

ALMIGHTY  and  everliving  God,  we  most  heartily 
thank'  thee,  for  that  thou  dost  vouchsafe  to  feed 
us  who  have  duly  received  these  holy  mysteries,  with 
the  spiritual  food  of  the  most  precious  Body  and  Blood 
of  thy  Son  our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ;  and  dost  assure 
us  thereby  of  thy  favour  and  goodness  towards  us; 
and  that  we  are  very  members  incorporate  in  the  mys- 
tical body  of  thy  Son,  which  is  the  blessed  company 


62  The  Communion 


of  all  faithful  people;  and  are  also  heirs  through  hope 
of  thy  everlasting  kingdom,  by  the  merits  of  the  most 
precious  death  and  passion  of  thy  dear  Son.  And  we 
most  humbly  beseech  thee,  O  heavenly  Father,  so  to 
assist  us  with  thy  grace,  that  we  may  continue  in  that 
holy  fellowship,  and  do  all  such  good  works  as  thou 
hast  prepared  for  us  to  walk  in;  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord,  to  whom,  with  thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  be 
all  honour  and  glory,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

TI  Then  shall  be  said  or  sung,  all  standing,  Gloria  in  excelsis;   or  some  proper 

Hymn  from  the  Selection. 

GLORY  be  to  God  on  high,  and  on  earth  peace,  good 
will  towards  men.  We  praise  thee,  we  bless  thee, 
we  worship  thee,  we  glorify  thee,  we  give  thanks  to  thee 
for  thy  great  glory,  O  Lord  God,  heavenly  King,  God 
the  Father  Almighty. 

O  Lord,  the  only-begotten  Son,  Jesus  Christ;  O  Lord 
God,  Lamb  of  God,  Son  of  the  Father,  that  takest  away 
the  sins  of  the  world,  have  mercy  upon  us.  Thou  that 
takest  away  the  sins  of  the  world,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Thou  that  takest  away  the  sins  of  the  world,  receive 
our  prayer.  Thou  that  sittest  at  the  right  hand  of 
God  the  Father,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

For  thou  only  art  holy;  thou  only  art  the  Lord; 
thou  only,  O  Christ,  with  the  Holy  Ghost,  art  most 
high  in  the  glory  of  God  the  Father.     Amen. 

TT  Then  the  Priest  {the  Bishop  if  he  be  present)  shall  let  them  depart  with 

this  Blessing. 

THE  Peace  of  God,  which  passeth  all  understanding, 
keep  your  hearts  and  minds  in  the  knowledge  and 
love  of  God,  and  of  his  Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord: 
And  the  Blessing  of  God  Almighty,  the  Father,  the 
Son,  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  amongst  you,  and  remain 
with  you  always.     Amen. 


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f  Collects  that  may -be  said  after  the  Collects  of  Morning  or  Evening  Prayer, 
or  Communion,  at  the  discretion  of  the  Minister. 

ASSIST  us  mercifully,  O  Lord,  in  these  our  suppli- 
cations and  prayers,  and  dispose  the  way  of  thy 
servants  towards  the  attainment  of  everlasting  salva- 
tion; that,  among  all  the  changes  and  chances  of  this 
mortal  life,  they  may  ever  be  defended  by  thy  most 
gracious  and  ready  help;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

GRANT,  we  beseech  thee,  Almighty  God,  that  the 
words  which  we  have  heard  this  day  with  our  out- 
ward ears,  may,  through  thy  grace,  be  so  grafted  inwardly 
in  our  hearts,  that  they  may  bring  forth  in  us  the  fruit 
of  good  living,  to  the  honour  and  praise  of  thy  Name; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

DIRECT  us,  O  Lord,  in  all  our  doings,  with  thy  most 
gracious  favour,  and  further  us  with  thy  continual 
help;  that  in  all  our  works  begun,  continued,  and  ended 
in  thee,  we  may  glorify  thy  holy  Name,  and  finally,  by 
thy  mercy,  obtain  everlasting  life;  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  the  fountain  of  all  wisdom,  who 
knowest  our  necessities  before  we  ask,  and  our 
ignorance  in  asking;  We  beseech  thee  to  have  com- 
passion upon  our  infirmities;  and  those  things  which 
for  our  unworthiness  we  dare  not,  and  for  our  blind- 
ness we  cannot  ask,  vouchsafe  to  give  us,  for  the  worthi- 
ness of  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  who  hast  promised  to  hear  the 
petitions  of  those  who  ask  in  thy  Son's  Name; 
We  beseech  thee  mercifully  to  incline  thine  ears  to  us 
who   have   now   made   our   prayers   and   supplications 


64  The  Commiwion 


unto  thee;  and  grant  that  those  things  which  we  have 
faithfully  asked  according  to  thy  will,  may  effectually 
be  obtained,  to  the  relief  of  our  necessity,  and  to  the 
setting  forth  of  thy  glory;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

r  Upon  the  Sundays  and  other  Holy-days,  (though  there  be  no  Sermon  or 
Communion,)  shall  be  said  all  that  is  appointed  at  ihe  Communion,  unto 
tht  tnd  of  the  Gospel,  concluding  with  the  Blessing. 

*$  And  if  any  of  the  consecrated  Bread  and  Wine  remain  after  the  Com- 
munion, it  shall  not  be  carried  out  of  the  Church;  but  the  Minister  and 
oiher  Communicants  shall,  immediately  after  the  Blessing,  reverently  eat 
and  drink  the  same. 

1  When  the  Minister  giveth  warning  for  the  Celeb? ation  of  the  Holy  Com- 
munion, {which  he  shall  always  do  upon  the  Sunday,  or  some  Holy-day, 
immediately  preceding.)  he  shall  read  this  Exhortation  following:  or  so 
much  thereof  as,  in  his  discretion,  he  may  think  convenient. 

DEARLY  beloved,  on  day  next  I  purpose, 
through  God's  assistance,  to  administer  to  all 
such  as  shall  be  religiously  and  devoutly  disposed  the 
most  comfortable  Sacrament  of  the  Body  and  Blood  of 
Christ;  to  be  by  them  received  in  remembrance  of  his 
meritorious  Cross  and  Passion;  whereby  alone  we 
obtain  remission  of  our  sins,  and  are  made  partakers 
of  the  Kingdom  of  heaven.  Wherefore  it  is  our  duty 
to  render  most  humble  and  hearty  thanks  to  Almighty 
God,  our  heavenly  Father,  for  that  he  hath  given  his 
Son  our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ,  not  only  to  die  for  us, 
but  also  to  be  our  spiritual  food  and  sustenance  in  that 
holy  Sacrament.  Which  being  so  divine  and  comfort- 
able a  thing  to  them  who  receive  it  worthily,  and  so 
dangerous  to  those  who  will  presume  to  receive  it  un- 
worthily; my  duty  is  to  exhort  you,  in  the  mean  season 
to  consider  the  dignitv  of  that  holv  mvsterv,  and  the 
great  peril  of  the  unworthy  receiving  thereof;  •  and  so 
to  search  and  examine  your  own  consciences,  (and  that 


The  Communion  65 


not  lightly,  and  after  the  manner  of  dissemblers  with 
God;  but  so)  that  ye  may  come  holy  and  clean  to  such 
a  heavenly  Feast,  in  the  marriage-garment  required  by 
God  in  holy  Scripture,  and  be  received  as  worthy  par- 
takers of  that  holy  Table. 

The  way  and  means  thereto  is:  First,  to  examine 
your  lives  and  conversations  by  the  rule  of  God's  com- 
mandments; and  whereinsoever  ye  shall  perceive  your- 
selves to  have  offended,  either  by  will,  word,  or  deed, 
there  to  bewail  your  own  sinfulness,  and  to  confess 
yourselves  to  Almighty  God,  with  full  purpose  of  amend- 
ment of  life.  And  if  ye  shall  perceive  your  offences  to 
be  such  as  are  not  only  against  God,  but  also  against 
your  neighbours;  then  ye  shall  reconcile  yourselves 
unto  them;  being  ready  to  make  restitution  and  satis- 
faction, according  to  the  uttermost  of  your  powers,  for 
all  injuries  and  wrongs  done  by  you  to  any  other;  and 
be:.ng  likewise  ready  to  forgive  others  who  have  offended 
you,  as  ye  would  have  forgiveness  of  your  offences  at 
God's  hand:  for  otherwise  the  receiving  of  the  holy 
Communion  doth  nothing  else  but  increase  your  con- 
demnation. Therefore,  if  any  of  you  be  a  blasphemer 
of  God,  an  hinderer  or  slanderer  of  his  Word,  an  adul- 
terer, or  be  in  malice,  or  envy,  or  in  any  other  grievous 
crime;  repent  you  of  your  sins,  or  else  come  not  to  that 
holy  Table. 

And  because  it  is  requisite  that  no  man  should  come 
to  the  hoi}'  Communion,  but  with  a  full  trust  in  God's 
mercy,  and  with  a  quiet  conscience;  therefore,  if  there 
be  any  of  you,  who  by  this  means  cannot  quiet  his  own 
conscience  herein,  but  requireth  further  comfort  or 
counsel,  let  him  come  to  me,  or  to  some  other  Minister 
of  God's  Word,  and  open  his  grief;  that  he  may  receive 
such  godly  counsel  and  advice,  as  may  tend  to  the 
quieting  of  his  conscience,  and  the  removing  of  all 
scruple  and  doubtfulness. 


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II  Or,  in  case  he  shall  see  the  People  negligent  to  come  to  the  Holy  Communion, 
instead  of  the  former,  he  shall  use  this  Exhortation. 

DEARLY  beloved  brethren,  on  I  intend,  by 
God's  grace,  to  celebrate  the  Lord's  Supper;  unto 
which,  in  God's  behalf,  I  bid  you  all  who  are  here  pres- 
ent; and  beseech  you,  for  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ's  sake, 
that  ye  will  not  refuse  to  come  thereto,  being  so  lovingly 
called  and  bidden  bv  God  himself.  Ye  know  how 
grievous  and  unkind  a  thing  it  is,  when  a  man  hath  pre- 
pared a  rich  feast,  decked  his  table  with  all  kind  of 
provision,  so  that  there  lacketh  nothing  but  the  guests 
to  sit  down;  and  yet  the}'  who  are  ca]led  (without  any 
cause)  most  unthankfully  refuse  to  come.  Which  of 
you  in  such  a  case  would  not  be  moved?  Who  would 
not  think  a  great  injury  and  wrong  done  unto  him? 
Wherefore,  most  dearly  beloved  in  Christ,  take  ye  good 
heed,  lest  ye,  withdrawing  yourselves  from  this  holy 
Supper,  provoke  God's  indignation  against  you.  It  is 
an  easy  matter  for  a  man  to  say,  I  will  not  communi- 
cate, because  I  am  otherwise  hindered  with  worldly 
business.  But  such  excuses  are  not  so  easily  accepted 
and  allowed  before  God.  If  any  man  say,  I  am  a 
grievous  sinner,  and  therefore  am  afraid  to  come:  where- 
fore then  do  ye  not  repent  and  amend?  When  God 
calleth  you,  are  ye  not  ashamed  to  say  ye  will  not  come? 
When  ve  should  return  to  God,  will  ve  excuse  vourselves, 
and  say  ye  are  not  read}'?  Consider  earnestly  with  your- 
selves how  little  such  feigned  excuses  will  avail  before 
God.  Those  who  refused  the  feast  in  the  Gospel,  because 
they  had  bought  a  farm,  or  would  try  their  yokes  of 
oxen,  or  because  they  were  married,  were  not  so  excused, 
but  counted  unworthy  of  the  heavenly  feast.  Where- 
fore, according  to  mine  office,  I  bid  you  in  the  Name 
of  God,  I  call  you  in  Christ's  behalf,  I  exhort  you,  as 
ye  love  your  own  salvation,  that  ye  will  be  partakers 
of  this  holy  Communion.     And  as  the  Son  of  God  did 


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vouchsafe  to  yield  up  his  soul  by  death  upon  the  Cross 
for  your  salvation;  so  it  is  your  duty  to  receive  the 
Communion  in  remembrance  of  the  sacrifice  of  his 
death,  as  he  himself  hath  commanded:  which  if  ye 
shall  neglect  to  do,  consider  with  yourselves  how  great 
is  your  ingratitude  to  God,  and  how  sore  punishment 
hangeth  over  your  heads  for  the  same;  when  ye  wil- 
fully abstain  from  the  Lord's  Table,  and  separate  from 
your  brethren,  who  come  to  feed  on  the  banquet  of  that 
most  heavenly  food.  These  things  if  ye  earnestly  con- 
sider, ye  will  by  God's  grace  return  to  a  better  mind: 
for  the  obtaining  whereof  we  shall  not  cease  to  make 
our  humble  petitions  unto  Almighty  God,  our  heavenly 
Father. 


SELECTED  COLLECTS. 

For  Spiritual  Triumph. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  give  us  grace  that  we  may  cast 
away  the  works  of  darkness,  and  put  upon  us  the 
armour  of  light,  now  in  the  time  of  this  mortal  life, 
in  which  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ  came  to  visit  us  in  great 
humility;  that  in  the  last  day,  when  he  shall  come  again 
in  his  glorious  majesty  to  judge  both  the  quick  and  the 
dead,  we  may  rise  to  the  life  immortal,  through  him  who 
liveth  and  reigneth  with  thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  now 
and  ever.     Amen. 

For  Divine  Help. 

OLORD,  raise  up,  we  pray  thee,  thy  power,  and 
come  among  us,  and  with  great  might  succour  us; 
that  whereas,  through  our  sins  and  wickedness,  we  are 
sore  let  and  hindered  in  running  the  race  that  is  set 
before  us,  thy  bountiful  grace  and  mercy  may  speedily 
help  and  deliver  us;  through  the  satisfaction  of  thy 
Son  our  Lord,  to  whom,  with  thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost, 
be  honour  and  glory,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

For  Daily  Renewal. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  who  hast  given  us  thy  only- 
begotten  Son  to  take  our  nature  upon  him,  and 
as  at  this  time  to  be  born  of  a  pure  virgin;  Grant  that 
we  being  regenerate,  and  made  thy  children  by  adop- 
tion and  grace,  may  daily  be  renewed  by  thy  Holy 
Spirit;  through  the  same  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  who 
liveth  and  reigneth  with  thee  and  the  same  Spirit  ever, 
one  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 


o 


For  Strength  and  Protection. 

GOD,  who  knowest  us  to  be  set  in  the  midst  of 
so  many  and  great  dangers,  that  by  reason  of  the 


Selected  Collects  69 

frailty  of  our  nature  we  cannot  always  stand  upright; 
Grant  to  us  such  strength  and  protection,  as  may  sup- 
port us  in  all  dangers,  and  carry  us  through  all  tempta- 
tions;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

For  Christlikeness. 

OGOD,  whose  blessed  Son  was  manifested  that  he 
might  destroy  the  works  of  the  devil,  and  make 
us  the  sons  of  God,  and  heirs  of  eternal  life;  Grant  us, 
we  beseech  thee,  that,  having  this  hope,  we  may  purify 
ourselves,  even  as  he  is  pure;  that,  when  he  shall  appear 
again  with  power  and  great  glory,  we  may  be  made 
like  unto  him  in  his  eternal  and  glorious  kingdom ;  where 
with  thee,  O  Father,  and  thee,  O  Holy  Ghost,  he  liveth 
and  reigneth  ever,  one  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

For  Forgiveness. 

ALMIGHTY  and  everlasting  God,  who  hatest  noth- 
ing that  thou  hast  made,  and  dost  forgive  the  sins 
of  all  those  who  are  penitent;  Create  and  make  in  us 
new  and  contrite  hearts,  that  we,  worthily  lamenting 
our  sins  and  acknowledging  our  wretchedness,  may 
obtain  of  thee,  the  God  of  all  mercy,  perfect  remission 
and  forgiveness;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

For  Patience. 

ALMIGHTY  and  everlasting  God,  who,  of  thy  ten- 
der love  towards  mankind,  hast  sent  thy  Son,  our 
Saviour  Jesus  Christ,  to  take  upon  him  our  flesh,  and 
to  suffer  death  upon  the  cross,  that  all  mankind  should 
follow  the  example  of  his  great  humility;  Mercifully 
grant,  that  we  may  both  follow  the  example  of  his 
patience,  and  also  be  made  partakers  of  his  resurrec- 
tion;  through  the  same  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


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For  Joyful  Resurrection. 

GRANT,  O  Lord,  that  as  we  are  baptized  into  the 
death  of  thy  blessed  Son,  our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ, 
so  by  continual  mortifying  our  corrupt  affections  we 
may  be  buried  with  him;  and  that  through  the  grave, 
and  gate  of  death,  we  may  pass  to  our  joyful  resurrec- 
tion; for  his  merits,  who  died,  and  was  buried,  and  rose 
again  for  us,  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


For  Reality. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  who  through  thine  only-begotten 
Son  Jesus  Christ  hast  overcome  death,  and  opened 
unto  us  the  gate  of  everlasting  life ;  We  humbly  beseech 
thee  that,  as  by  thy  special  grace  preventing  us  thou 
dost  put  into  our  minds  good  desires,  so  by  thy  con- 
tinual help  we  may  bring  the  same  to  good  effect ;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,  who  liveth  and  reigneth  with 
thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost  ever,  one  God,  world  without 
end.     Amen. 


For  Grateful  Discipleship. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  who  hast  given  thine  only  Son 
to  be  unto  us  both  a  sacrifice  for  sin,  and  also  an 
ensample  of  godly  life;  Give  us  grace  that  we  may 
always  most  thankfully  receive  that  his  inestimable 
benefit,  and  also  daily  endeavour  ourselves  to  follow 
the  blessed  steps  of  his  most  holy  life;  through  the 
same  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


For  a  Right  Decision. 

0  .ALMIGHTY    God,    who    alone    canst    order    the 
unruly  wills  and  affections  of  sinful  men;    Grant 
unto  thy  people,  that  they  may  love  the  thing  which 


Selected  Collects  71 

thou  commandest,  and  desire  that  which  thou  dost 
promise;  that  so,  among  the  sundry  and  manifold 
changes  of  the  world,  our  hearts  may  surely  there  be 
fixed,  where  true  joys  are  to  be  found;  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


For  Acceptable  Service. 

OGOD,  the  strength  of  all  those  who  put  their  trust 
in  thee;  Mercifully  accept  our  prayers;  and  because, 
through  the  weakness  of  our  mortal  nature,  we  can  do 
no  good  thing  without  thee,  grant  us  the  help  of  thy 
grace,  that  in  keeping  thy  commandments  we  may 
please  thee,  both  in  will  and  deed;  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 


For  the  Love  that  Blesses. 

OGOD,  who  hast  prepared  for  those  who  love  thee 
such  good  things  as  pass  man's  understanding; 
Pour  into  our  hearts  such  love  toward  thee,  that  we, 
loving  thee  above  all  things,  may  obtain  thy  promises, 
which  exceed  all  that  we  can  desire;  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     A  men. 


For  a  Clear  Conscience. 

ALMIGHTY  and  everlasting  God,  who  art  always 
more  ready  to  hear  than  we  to  pray,  and  art  wont 
to  give  more  than  either  we  desire  or  deserve;  Pour 
down  upon  us  the  abundance  of  thy  mercy;  'forgiving 
us  those  things  whereof  our  conscience  is  afraid,  and 
giving  us  those  good  things  which  we  are  not  worthy 
to  ask,  but  through  the  merits  and  mediation  of  Jesus 
Christ,  thy  Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 


72  Selected  Collects 


For  Effective  Christians. 

GRANT,  we  beseech  thee,  merciful  Lord,  to  thy 
faithful  people  pardon  and  peace,  that  they  may 
be  cleansed  from  all  their  sins,  and  serve  thee  with  a 
quiet  mind;   through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     A  men. 

For  Release  from  Sins. 

OLORD,  we  beseech  thee,  absolve  thy  people  from 
their  offences;  that  through  thy  bountiful  goodness 
we  may  all  be  delivered  from  the  bands  of  those  sins, 
which  by  our  frailty  we  have  committed.  Grant  this, 
O  heavenly  Father,  for  Jesus  Christ's  sake,  our  blessed 
Lord  and  Saviour.     Amen. 

For  Christ's  Saving  Power. 

WE  beseech  thee,  O  Lord,  pour  thy  grace  into  our 
hearts;  that,  as  we  have  known  the  incarnation 
of  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ  by  the  message  of  an  Angel, 
so  by  his  cross  and  passion  we  may  be  brought  unto 
the  glory  of  his  resurrection;  through  the  same  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

For  a  Godlg  Life. 

0  ALMIGHTY  God,  who  hast  knit  together  thine 
elect  in  one  communion  and  fellowship,  in  the 
mystical  body  of  thy  Son  Christ  our  Lord;  Grant  us 
grace  so  to  follow  thy  blessed  Saints  in  all  virtuous  and 
godly  living,  that  we  may  come  to  those  unspeakable 
joys  which  thou  hast  prepared  for  those  who  unfeignedly 
love  thee;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


OTHER    PRAYERS. 

,    For  True  Religion. 

OGOD,  Holy  Ghost,  Sanctifier  of  the  faithful,  visit 
us  we  pray  thee,  with  thy  love  and  favour;  enlighten 
our  minds  more  and  more  with  the  light  of  the  ever- 
lasting Gospel;  graft  in  our  hearts  the  love  of  the  truth; 
increase  in  us  true  religion;  nourish  us  with  all  goodness; 
.•ind  of  thy  great  mercy  keep  us  in  the  same,  O  blessed 
Spirit,  whom,  with  the  Father  and  the  Son  together,  we 
worship  and  glorify  as  one  God,  world  without  end. 
Amen. 

For  Deliverance. 

OGOD,  merciful  Father,  who  despisest  not  the 
sighing  of  a  contrite  heart,  nor  the  desire  of  such 
as  are  sorrowful;  Mercifully  assist  our  prayers  which 
we  make  before  thee  in  all  our  troubles  and  adversities, 
whensoever  they  oppress  us;  and  graciously  hear  us, 
that  those  evils  which  the  craft  and  subtilty  of  the 
devil  or  man  worketh  against  us,  may,,  by  thy  good 
providence,  be  brought  to  nought;  that  we  thy  ser- 
vants, being  hurt  by  no  persecutions,  may  evermore 
give  thanks  unto  thee  in  thy  holy  Church;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

For  Safety. 

WE  humbly  beseech  thee,  O  Father,  mercifully  to 
look  upon  our  infirmities;  and,  for  the  glory  of 
thy  Name,  turn  from  us  all  those  evils  that  we  most 
justly  have  deserved;  and  grant,  that  in  all  our  troubles 
we  may  put  our  whole  trust  and  confidence  in  thy  mercy, 
and  evermore  serve  thee  in  holiness  and  pureness  of 
living,  to  thy  honour  and  glory;  through  our  only 
Mediator  and  Advocate,  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


74  Other  Prayers 

A  Prayer  for  Congress. 

MOST  gracious  God,  we  humbly  beseech  thee,  as  for 
the  people  of  these  United  States  in  general,  so 
especially  for  their  Senate  and  Representatives  in  Con- 
gress assembled;  that  thou  wouldest  be  pleased  to  direct 
and  prosper  all  their  consultations,  to  the  advancement 
of  thy  glory,  the  good  of  thy  Church,  the  safety,  honour, 
and  welfare  of  thy  people;  that  all  things  may  be  so 
ordered  and  settled  by  their  endeavours,  upon  the  best 
and  surest  foundations,  that  peace  and  happiness,  truth 
and  justice,  religion  and  piety,  may  be  established 
among  us  for  all  generations.  These  and  all  other 
necessaries,  for  them,  for  us,  and  thy  whole  Church, 
we  humbly  beg  in  the  Name  and  mediation  of  Jesus 
Christ,  our  most  blessed  Lord  and  Saviour.     Amen. 

For  Fruitful  Seasons. 

0  GRACIOUS  Father,  who  openest  thine  hand  and 
fillest  all  things  living  with  plenteousness;  We 
beseech  thee  of  thine  infinite  goodness  to  hear  us,  who 
now  make  our  prayers  and  supplications  unto  thee. 
Remember  not  our  sins,  but  thy  promises  of  mercy. 
Vouchsafe  to  bless  the  lands  and  multiply  the  harvests 
of  the  world.  Let  thv  breath  go  forth  that  it  may 
renew  the  face  of  the  earth.  Show  thy  loving-kindness, 
that  our  land  may  give  her  increase;  and  so  fill  us  with 
good  things  that  the  poor  and  needy  may  give  thanks 
unto  thy  Name;   through  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

For  a  Person  under  Affliction. 

0  MERCIFUL  God,  and  heavenly  Father,  who  hast 
taught  us  in  thy  holy  Word  that  thou  dost  not 
willingly  afflict  or  grieve  the  children  of  men;  Look 
with  pity,  we  beseech  thee,  upon  the  sorrows  of  thy 
servant,  for  whom  our  prayers  are  desired.     In  thy  wis- 


Other  Prayers  75 


dom  thou  hast  seen  fit  to  visit  him  with  trouble,  and  to 
bring  distress  upon  him.  Remember  him,  O  Lord,  in 
mercy;  sanctify  thy  fatherly  correction  to  him;  endue 
his  soul  with  patience  under  his  affliction,  and  with  resig- 
nation to  thy  blessed  will;  comfort  him  with  a  sense  of 
thy  goodness;  lift  up  thy  countenance  upon  him,  and 
give  him  peace;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     A  men. 

For  Comfort. 

0  MERCIFUL  God,  and  heavenly  Father,  who  hast 
taught  us  in  thy  holy  Word  that  thou  dost  not 
willingly  afflict  or  grieve  the  children  of  men:  Look 
with  pity,  we  beseech  thee,  upon  the  sorrows  of  thy 
servant,  for  whom  our  prayers  are  desired.  In  thy 
wisdom  thou  hast  seen  fit  to  visit  him  with  trouble, 
and  to  bring  distress  upon  him.  Remember  him,  O 
Lord,  in  mercy;  sanctify  thy  fatherly  correction  to  him; 
endue  his  soul  with  patience  under  his  affliction,  and 
with  resignation  to  thy  blessed  will;  comfort  him  with 
a  sense  of  thy  goodness;  lift  up  thy  countenance  upon 
him,  and  give  him  peace;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

For  the  Sick  or  Wounded. 

OLORD,  look  down  from  heaven,  behold,  visit,  and 
relieve  this  thy  servant.  Look  upon. him  with  the 
eyes  of  thy  mercy,  give  him  comfort  and  sure  confidence 
in  thee,  defend  him  from  the  danger  of  the  enemy,  and 
keep  him  in  perpetual  peace  and  safety;  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

HEAR  us,  Almighty  and  most  merciful  God  and 
Saviour;  extend  thy  accustomed  goodness  to  this 
thy  servant,  who  is  grieved  with  sickness.  Sanctify, 
we  beseech  thee,  this  thy  fatherly  correction  to  him; 
that  the  sense  of  his  weakness  may  add  strength  to  his 


76  Other  Prayers 


faith,  and  seriousness  to  his  repentance:  that,  if  it  shall 
be  thy  good  pleasure  to  restore  him  to  his  former  health, 
he  may  lead  the  residue  of  his  life  in  thy  fear,  and  to 
thy  glory:  or  else,  give  him  grace  so  to  take  thy  visita- 
tion, that,  after  this  painful  life  ended,  he  may  dwell 
with  thee  in  life  everlasting;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     A  men. 

A  Prayer  when  there  Appear eth  but  Small  Hope  of 

Recovery. 

0  FATHER  of  mercies,  and  God  of  all  comfort,  our 
only  help  in  time  of  need;  We  fly  unto  thee  for 
succour  in  behalf  of  this  thy  servant,  here  lying  under 
thy  hand  in  great  weakness  of  body.  Look  graciously 
upon  him,  O  Lord;  and  the  more  the  outward  man 
decayeth,  strengthen  him,  we  beseech  thee,  so  much 
the  more  continually  with  thy  grace  and  Holy  Spirit 
in  the  inner  man.  Give  him  unfeigned  repentance  for 
all  the  errors  of  his  life  past,  and  stedfast  faith  in  thy 
Son  Jesus;  that  his  sins  may  be  done  away  by  thy 
mercy,  and  his  pardon  sealed  in  heaven,  before  he  go 
hence,  and  be  no  more  seen.  We  know,  O  Lord,  that 
there  is  no  word  impossible  with  thee;  and  that,  if  thou 
wilt,  thou  canst  even  yet  raise  him  up,  and  grant  him 
a  longer  continuance  amongst  us;  yet,  forasmuch  as  in 
all  appearance  the  time  of  his  dissolution  draweth  near, 
so  fit  and  prepare  him,  we  beseech  thee,  against  the  hour 
of  death,  that  after  his  departure  hence  in  peace,  and 
in  thy  favour,  his  soul  may  be  received  into  thine  ever- 
lasting kingdom;  through  the  merits  and  mediation  of 
Jesus  Christ  thine  only  Son,  our  Lord  and  Saviour.  Amen. 

A  Commendatory  Prayer  for  a  Person  at  the  Point  of 

Departure. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  with  whom  do  live  the  spirits 
of  just  men  made  perfect,  after  they  are  delivered 


o 


Other  Prayers  77 


from  their  earthly  prisons;  We  humbly  commend  the 
soul  of  this  thy  servant,  our  dear  brother,  into  thy  hands, 
as  into  the  hands  of  a  faithful  Creator,  and  most  merci- 
ful Saviour;  most  humbly  beseeching  thee,  that  it  may 
be  precious  in  thy  sight.  Wash  it,  we  pray  thee,  in  the 
blood  of  that  immaculate  Lamb,  that  was  slain  to  take 
away  the  sins  of  the  world;  that  whatsoever  defilements 
it  may  have  contracted  in  the  midst  of  this  miserable 
and  naughty  world,  through  the  lusts  of  the  flesh,  or 
the  wiles  of  Satan,  being  purged  and  done  away,  it  may 
be  presented  pure  and  without  spot  before  thee ;  through 
the  merits  of  Jesus  Christ  thine  onlv  Son  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

A  Prayer  for  Persons  Troubled  in  Mind  or  in 

Conscience. 

0  BLESSED  Lord,  the  Father  of  mercies,  and  the 
God  of  all  comfort;  We  beseech  thee,  look  down 
in  pity  and  compassion  upon  this  thy  afflicted  servant. 
Thou  writest  bitter  things  against  him,  and  makest 
him  to  possess  his  former  iniquities;  thy  wrath  lieth 
hard  upon  him,  and  his  soul  is  full  of  trouble.  But,  O 
merciful  God,  who  hast  written  thy  holy  Word  for  our 
learning,  that  we,  through  patience  and  comfort  of  thy 
holy  Scriptures,  might  have  hope;  give  him  a  right 
understanding  of  himself,  and  of  thy  threats  and  prom- 
ises; that  he  may  neither  cast  away  his  confidence  in 
thee,  nor  place  it  any  where  but  in  thee.  Give  him 
strength  against  all  his  temptations,  and  heal  all  his 
distempers.  Break  not  the  bruised  reed,  nor  quench 
the  smoking  flax.  Shut  not  up  thy  tender  mercies  in 
displeasure;  but  make  him  to  hear  of  joy  and  gladness, 
that  the  bones  which  thou  hast  broken  may  rejoice. 
Deliver  him  from  fear  of  the  enemy,  and  lift  up  the 
light  of  thy  countenance  upon  him,  and  give  him  peace, 


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through  the  merits  and  mediation  of  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

A  Prayer  in  Behalf  of  All  Present. 

OGOD,  whose  days  are  without  end,  and  whose 
mercies  cannot  be  numbered;  Make  us,  we  beseech 
thee,  deeply  sensible  of  the  shortness  and  uncertainty 
of  human  life;  and  let  thy  Holy  Spirit  lead  us  through 
this  vale  of  misery,  in  holiness  and  righteousness,  all  the 
days  of  our  lives:  that,  when  we  shall  have  served  thee 
in  our  generation,  we  may  be  gathered  unto  our  fathers, 
having  the  testimony  of  a  good  conscience;  in  the  com- 
munion of  the  catholic  Church;  in  the  confidence  of  a 
certain  faith;  in  the  comfort  of  a  reasonable,  religious, 
and  holy  hope;  in  favour  with  thee  our  God,  and  in 
perfect  charity  with  the  world.  All  which  we  ask 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

A  Prayer  in  Case  of  Sudden  Surprise  and  Immediate 

Danger. 

OMOST  gracious  Father,  we  fly  unto  thee  for  mercy 
in  behalf  of  this  thy  servant,  here  lying  under  the 
sudden  visitation  of  thine  hand.  If  it  be  thy  will,  pre- 
serve his  life,  that  there  may  be  place  for  repentance; 
but  if  thou  hast  otherwise  appointed,  let  thy  mercy 
supply  to  him  the  want  of  the  usual  opportunity  for  the 
trimming  of  his  lamp.  Stir  up  in  him  such  sorrow  for 
sin,  and  such  fervent  love  to  thee,  as  may  in  a  short 
time  do  the  work  of  many  days:  that  among  the  praises 
which  thy  saints  and  holy  angels  shall  sing  to  the  honour 
of  thy  mercy  through  eternal  ages,  it  may  be  to  thy 
unspeakable  glory,  that  thou  hast  redeemed  the  soul  of 
this  thy  servant  from  eternal  death,  and  made  him 
partaker  of  the  everlasting  life,  which  is  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


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0  SAVIOUR  of  the  world,   who  by  thy   Cross  and 
precious  Blood  hast  redeemed  us;    Save   us,   and 
help  us,  we  humbly  beseech  thee,  O  Lord. 

THE  Almighty  Lord,  who  is  a  most  strong  tower  to 
all  those  who  put  their  trust  in  him,  to  whom  all 
things  in  heaven,  in  earth,  and  under  the  earth,  do  bow 
and  obey,  Be  now  and  evermore  thy  defence;  and 
make  thee  know  and  feel,  that  there  is  none  other  Name 
under  heaven  given  to  man,  in  whom,  and  through 
whom,  thou  mayest  receive  health  and  salvation,  but 
only  the  Name  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 


For  the  Good  Example  of  the  Departed. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  with  whom  do  live  the  spirits  of 
those  who  depart  hence  in  the  Lord,  and  with 
whom  the  souls  of  the  faithful,  after  they  are  delivered 
from  the  burden  of  the  flesh,  are  in  joy  and  felicity; 
^We  give  thee  hearty  thanks  for  the  good  examples  of 
all  those  thy  servants,  who,  having  finished  their  course 
in  faith,  do  now  rest  from  their  labours.  And  we  beseech 
thee,  that  we,  with  all  those  who  are  departed  in  the 
true  faith  of  thy  holy  Name,  may  have  our  perfect  con- 
summation and  bliss,  both  in  body  and  soul,  in  thy 
eternal  and  everlasting  glory;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.    Amen. 

For  Final  Blessedness. 

0  MERCIFUL  God,  the  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  who  is  the  Resurrection  and  the  Life;  in 
whom  whosoever  belie veth,  shall  live,  though  he  die; 
and  whosoever  iiveth,  and  belie  veth  in  him,  shall  not 
die  eternally;    who  also  hath  taught  us,   by  his  holy 


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Apostle  Saint  Paul,  not  to  be  sorry,  as  men  without 
hope,  for  those  who  sleep  in  him;  We  humbly  beseech 
thee,  O  Father,  to  raise  us  from  the  death  of  sin  unto 
the  life  of  righteousness;  that,  when  we  shall  depart 
this  life,  we  may  rest  in  him;  and  that,  at  the  general 
Resurrection  in  the  last  day,  we  may  be  found  accept- 
able in  thy  sight;  and  receive  that  blessing,  which  thy 
well-beloved  Son  shall  then  pronounce  to  all  who  love 
and  fear  thee,  saying,  Come,  ye  blessed  children  of  my 
Father,  receive  the  kingdom  prepared  for  you>from  the 
beginning  of  the  world.  Grant  this,  we  beseech  thee, 
O  merciful  Father,  through  Jesus  Christ,  our  Mediator 
and  Redeemer.     Amen. 

For  Reunions  Celestial. 

MOST  merciful  Father,  who  hast  been  pleased  to 
take  unto  thyself  the  soul  of  thy  servant;  Grant 
to  us  who  are  still  in  our  pilgrimage,  and  who  walk  as 
yet  by  faith,  that  having  served  thee  with  constancy  on 
earth,  we  may  be  joined  hereafter  with  thy  blessed  saints 
in  glory  everlasting;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

For  a  Happy  Death. 

OLORD  Jesus  Christ,  who  by  thy  death  didst  take 
away  the  sting  of  death;  Grant  unto  us  thy  ser- 
vants so  to  follow  in  faith  where  thou  hast  led  the  way, 
that  we  may  at  length  fall  asleep  peacefully  in  thee, 
and  awake  up  after  thy  likeness;  through  thy  mercy, 
who  livest  with  the  Father  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  one 
God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

For  Following  the  Example  of  Saints. 

ALMIGHTY  and  everliving  God,  we  yield  unto  thee 
most  high  praise  and  hearty  thanks,  for  the  wonder- 
ful grace  and  virtue  declared  in  all  thy  saints,  who  have 


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been  the  choice  vessels  of  thy  grace,  and  the  lights  of 
the  world  in  their  several  generations;  most  humbly 
beseeching  thee  to  give  us  grace  so  to  follow  the  example 
of  their  stedfastness  in  thy  faith,  and  obedience  to  thy 
holy  commandments,  that  at  the  day  of  the  general 
Resurrection,  we,  with  all  those  who  are  of  the  mystical 
body  of  thy  Son,  may  be  set  on  his  right  hand,  and  hear 
that  his  most  joyful  voice:  Come,  ye  blessed  of  my 
Father,  inherit  the  kingdom  prepared  for  you  from  the 
foundation  of  the  world.  Grant  this,  O  Father,  for 
Jesus  Christ's  sake,  our  only  Mediator  and  Advocate. 
Amen. 

Prayers  to  be  Used  in  all  Ships  in  Storms  at  Sea. 

OMOST  powerful  and  glorious  Lord  God,  at  whose 
command  the  winds  blow,  and  lift  up  the  waves  of 
the  sea,  and  who  stillest  the  rage  thereof;  We,  thy 
creatures,  but  miserable  sinners,  do  in  this  our  great 
distress  cry  unto  thee  for  help:  Save,  Lord,  or  else  we 
perish.  We  confess,  when  we  have  been  safe,  and  seen 
all  things  quiet  about  us,  we  have  forgotten  thee  our 
God,  and  refused  to  hearken  to  the  still  voice  of  thy 
word,  and  to  obey  thy  commandments:  but  now  we  see 
how  terrible  thou  art  in  all  thy  works  of  wonder,  the 
great  God  to  be  feared  above  all:  and  therefore  we  adore 
thy  Divine  Majesty,  acknowledging  thy  power,  and 
imploring  thy  goodness.  Help,  Lord,  and  save  us  for 
thy  mercy's  sake  in  Jesus  Christ,  thy  Son  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

Short  Prayers  amidst  a  Storm. 

THOU,  O  Lord,  who  stillest  the  raging  of  the  sea,  hear, 
hear  us,  and  save  us,  that  we  perish  not. 
O  blessed  Saviour,  who  didst  save  thy  disciples  ready 
to  perish  in  a  storm,  hear  us,  and  save  us,  we  beseech 
thee. 


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Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
O  Lord,  hear  us. 
O  Christ,  hear  us. 

God  the  Father,  God  the  Son,  God  the  Holy  Ghost, 
have  mercy  upon  us,  save  us  now  and  evermore.     Amen. 


The  Prayer  to  be  said  before  a  Fight  at  Sea  against  any 

Enemy. 

OMOST  powerful  and  glorious  Lord  God,  the  Lord 
of  hosts,  that  rulest  and  commandest  all  things; 
Thou  sittest  in  the  throne  judging  right,  and  therefore 
we  make  our  address  to  thy  Divine  Majesty  in  this  our 
necessity,  that  thou  wouldest  take  the  cause  into  thine 
own  hand,  and  judge  between  us  and  our  enemies.  Stir 
up  thy  strength,  O  Lord,  and  come  and  help  us;  for 
thou  givest  not  alway  the  battle  to  the  strong,  but 
canst  save  by  many  or  by  few.  O  let  not  our  sins  now 
cry  against  us  for  vengeance;  but  hear  us,  thy  poor 
servants,  begging  mercy  and  imploring  thy  help,  and 
that  thou  wouldest  be  a  defence  unto  us  against  the 
face  of  the  enemy.  Make  it  appear  that  thou  art  our 
Saviour  and  mighty  Deliverer,  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 


Special  Prayers  in  the  Face  of  the  Enemy. 

THOU,  O  Lord,  art  just  and  powerful:   O  defend  our 
cause  against  the  face  of  the  enemy. 
O  God,  thou  art  a  strong  tower  of  defence  to  all  who 
fly  unto  thee :  O  save  us  from  the  violence  of  the  enemy. 
O  Lord  of  hosts,  fight  for  us,  that  we  may  glorify  thee. 
O  suffer  us  not  to  sink  under  the  weight  of  our  sins,  or 
the  violence  of  the  enemv. 


Other  Prayers  83 


O  Lord  arise,  help  us,  and  deliver  us  for  thy  Name's 
sake.     Amen. 

Morning  Prayers. 

ALMIGHTY  and  everlasting  God,  in 
t  ••  i  j    u  Acknoivledg- 

whom  we  live  and  move  and  nave    ment  of  God's 

our  being;  We,  thy  needy  creatures,  ren-  Zml™sp%S 
der  thee  our  humble  praises,  for  thy  pre-  through  the  night 
servation  of  us  from  the  beginning  of  our  past^ 
lives  to  this  day,  and  especially  for  having  delivered  us 
from  the  dangers  of  the  past  night.  To  thy  watchful 
providence  we  owe  it,  [*that  no  disturbance  hath  come 
nigh  us  or  our  dwelling;  but  that  we  are  *  when  dts- 
brought  in  safety  to  the  beginning  of  this  turbances  of  any 
day. J  rov  these  thy  mercies,  we  bless  stead  of  this,  say, 
and  magnify  thy  glorious  Name;  humbly  s?and?ngW1our 
beseeching  thee  to  accept  this  our  morn-  dangers,  we  are 
ing  sacrifice  of  praise  and  thanksgiving;  ty°?ohthenbe|ifn- 
for  his  sake  who  lay  down  in  the  grave,  and  ning  of  tnis  <*ay. 
rose  again  for  us,  thy  Son  our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ.  Amen. 

AND  since  it  is  of  thy  mercy,  O  gra-  Dedication  of 
cious  Father,  that  another  day  is  ofd'T^TrUce0, 
added  to  our  lives;  We  here  dedicate  *****  a  resolution 
both  our  souls  and  our  bodies  to  thee  a°aiiy e  inT°good- 
and  thy  service,  in  a  sober,  righteous,  ness- 
and  godly  life:  in  which  resolution,  do  thou,  O  merciful 
God,  confirm  and  strengthen  us;  that,  as  we  grow  in 
age,  we  may  grow  in  grace,  and  in  the  knowledge  of 
our  Lord  and  Saviour  Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 

BUT,  O  God,  who  knowest  the  weak- 
ness  and   corruption   of   our   nature,       Prayer     for 
and  the  manifold  temptations  which  we    ursacetoto perform 
daily    meet    with;     We    humbly    beseech    that  resolution. 
thee  to  have  compassion  on  our  infirmi- 

s 


84 


Other  Prayers 


ties,  and  to  give  us  the  constant  assistance  of  thy  Holy 
Spirit;  that  we  may  be  effectually  restrained  from  sin, 
and  excited  to  our  duty.  Imprint  upon  our  hearts 
such  a  dread  of  thy  judgments,  and  such  a  grateful 
sense  of  thy  goodness  to  us,  as  may  make  us  both  afraid 
and  ashamed  to  offend  thee.  And,  above  all,  keep  in 
our  minds  a  lively  remembrance  of  that  great  day,  in 
which  we  must  give  a  strict  account  of  our  thoughts, 
words,  and  actions;  and  according  to  the  works  done 
in  the  body,  be  eternaDy  rewarded  or  punished,  by  him 
whom  thou  hast  appointed  the  Judge  of  quick  and 
dead,  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


IN  particular,  we  implore  thy  grace  and 
protection  for  the  ensuing  day.  Keep 
us  temperate  in  our  meats  and  drinks,  and 
diligent  in  our  several  callings.  Grant 
us  patience  under  any  afflictions  thou 
shalt  see  fit  to  lay  on  us,  and  minds 
always  contented  with  our  present  con- 
dition. Give  us  grace  to  be  just  and 
upright  in  all  our  dealings;  quiet  and 
peaceable;  full  of  compassion;  and  ready 
to  do  good  to  all  men,  according  to  our 
abilities  and  opportunities.  Direct  us  in 
all  our  ways,  [*and  prosper  the  works  of 
our  hands  in  the  business  of  our  several 
stations.  1  Defend  us  from  all  dangers 
and  adversities ;  and  be  graciously  pleased 
to  take  us,  and  all  things  belonging  to  us, 
under  thy  fatherly  care  and  protection. 
These  things,  and  whatever  else  thou  shalt 
see  necessary  and  convenient  to  us,  we 
humbly  beg,  through  the  merits  and 
mediation  of  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ,  our 
Lord  and  Saviour.     Amen. 


For  grace  to 
guide  and  keep 
us  the  following 
day,  and  for 
God's  blessing 
on  the  business 
of  the  same. 

*  On  Sunday 
morning,  instead 
of  this,  say,  and 
let  thy  Holy 
Spirit  accom- 
pany us  to  the 
place  of  thy  pub- 
lic worship,  mak- 
ing us  serious 
and  attentive, 
and  raising  our 
minds  from  the 
thoughts  of  this 
world  to  the 
consideration  of 
the  next;  that 
we  may  fervent- 
ly join  in  the 
prayers  and 
praises  of  thy 
Church,  and 
listen  to  our 
duty  with  hon- 
est hearts,  In 
order  to  prac- 
tise it. 


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Evening  Prayers. 

MOST  merciful  God,  who  art  of  purer  confession    of 
eyes  than  to  behold  iniquity,  and  hast  p^yer  fir*  con- 
promised     forgiveness     to     all    those     who  trition   and   par- 

confess  and  forsake  their  sins;    We  come 

before  thee  in  an  humble  sense  of  our  own  unworthi- 

ness,  acknowledging  our  manifold  transgressions  of  thy 

righteous  laws.*     But,  O  gracious  Father, 

who  desirest  not  the  death  of  a  sinner,       *  Here  let  Mm 

look  upon  us,  we  beseech  thee,  in  mercy,    a^shon^  vausl 

and    forgive    us    all    our    transgressions.    t0    confess    the 

t.t    i  j         i  -li  »    i?  .t     sins  and  failings 

Make    us    deeply    sensible    of    the    great    of  that  day. 
evil  of  them;    and  work  in  us  an  hearty 
contrition;  that  we  may  obtain  forgiveness  at  thy  hands, 
who  art  ever  ready  to  receive  humble  and  penitent  sin- 
ners;   for  the  sake  of  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ,  our  only 
Saviour  and  Redeemer.     Amen. 

AND  lest,  through  our  own  frailty,  or  Prayer  for 
the  temptations  which  encompass  us,  and6 grow  Tbette7. 
we  be  drawn  again  into  sin,  vouchsafe  us, 
we  beseech  thee,  the  direction  and  assistance  of  thy 
Holy  Spirit.  Reform  whatever  is  amiss  in  the  temper 
and  disposition  of  our  souls;  that  no  unclean  thoughts, 
unlawful  designs,  or  inordinate  desires,  may  rest  there. 
Purge  our  hearts  from  envy,  hatred,  and  malice;  that 
we  may  never  suffer  the  sun  to  go  down  upon  our  wrath ; 
but  may  always  go  to  our  rest  in  peace,  charity,  and 
good-will,  with  a  conscience  void  of  offence  towards 
thee,  and  towards  men;  that  so  we  may  be  preserved 
pure  and  blameless,  unto  the  coming  of  our  Lord  and 
Saviour  Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 

AND  accept,  O  Lord,  our  intercessions       The    imerces- 
for  all  mankind.      Let  the  light  of   s*on- 
thy  Gospel  shine  upon  all  nations;    and  may  as  many 
as  have  received  it,  live  as  becomes  it.      Be  gracious 


86  Other  Prayers 


unto  thy  Church;  and  grant  that  every  member  of  the 
same,  in  his  vocation  and  ministry,  may  serve  thee 
faithfully.  Bless  all  in  authority  over  us;  and  so  rule 
their  hearts  and  strengthen  their  hands,  that  they  may 
punish  wickedness  and  vice,  and  maintain  thy  true  re- 
ligion and  virtue.  Send  down  thy  blessings,  temporal 
and  spiritual,  upon  all  our  relations,  friends,  and  neigh- 
bours. Reward  all  who  have  done  us  good,  and  pardon 
all  those  who  have  done  or  wish  us  evil,  and  give  them 
repentance  and  better  minds.  Be  merciful  to  all  who 
are  in  any  trouble;  and  do  thou,  the  God  of  pity,  admin- 
ister to  them  according  to  their  several  necessities;  for 
his  sake  who  went  about  doing  good,  thy  Son  our  Saviour 
Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 


THANKSGIVINGS. 

TO  my  prayers,  0  Lord,  I  join  my  un-  personal 
feigned  thanks  for  all  thy  mercies;  Thantsgivino. 
for  my  being,  my  reason,  and  all  other  endowments 
and  faculties  of  soul  and  body;  for  my  health,  friends, 
food,  and  raiment,  and  all  the  other  comforts  and  con- 
veniences of  life.  Above  all,  I  adore  thy  mercy  in  send- 
ing thy  only  Son  into  the  world,  to  redeem  me  from  sin 
and  eternal  death,  and  in  giving  me  the  knowledge  and 
sense  of  my  duty  towards  thee.  I  bless  thee  for  thy 
patience  with  me,  notwithstanding  my  many  and  great 
provocations;  for  all  the  directions,  assistances,  and 
comforts  of  thy  Holy  Spirit;  for  thy  continual  care 
and  watchful  providence  over  me  through  the  whole 
course  of  my  life;  and  particularly  for  the  mercies  and 
benefits  of  the  past  day;  beseeching  thee  to  continue 
these  thy  blessings  to  me,  and  to  give  me  grace  to  show 
my  thankfulness  in  a  sincere  obedience  to  his  laws, 
through  whose  merits  and  intercession  I  received  them 
all,  thy  Son  our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 

For  Deliverance  from  our  Enemies. 

0  ALMIGHTY  God,  who  art  a  strong  tower  of 
defence  unto  thy  servants  against  the  face  of  their 
enemies;  We  yield  thee  praise  and  thanksgiving  for  our 
deliverance  from  those  great  and  apparent  dangers 
wherewith  we  were  compassed.  We  acknowledge  it 
thy  goodness  that  we  were  not  delivered  over  as  a  prey 
unto  them;  beseeching  thee  still  to  continue  such  thy 
mercies  towards  us,  that  all  the  world  may  know  that 
thou  art  our  Saviour  and  mighty  Deliverer;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


o 


For  Restoring  Public  Peace  at  Home. 

ETERNAL  God,  our  heavenly  Father,  who  alone 
makest  men  to  be  of  one  mind  in  a  house,  and 


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stillest  the  outrage  of  a  violent  and  unruly  people;  We 
bless  thy  holy  Name,  that  it  hath  pleased  thee  to  appease 
the  seditious  tumults  which  have  been  lately  raised  up 
amongst  us;  most  humbly  beseeching  thee  to  grant  to 
all  of  us  guidance,  that  we  may  henceforth  obediently 
walk  in  thy  holy  commandments;  and,  leading  a  quiet 
and  peaceable  life  in  all  godliness  and  honesty,  may 
continually  offer  unto  thee  our  sacrifice  of  praise  and 
thanksgiving  for  these  thy  mercies  towards  us;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

A  Thanksgiving  for  the  Beginning  of  a  Recovery. 

GREAT  and  mighty  God,  who  bringest  down  to  the 
grave,  and  bringest  up  again;  We  bless  thy  wonder- 
ful goodness,  for  having  turned  our  heaviness  into  joy 
and  our  mourning  into  gladness,  by  restoring  this  our 
brother  to  some  degree  of  his  former  health.  Blessed 
be  thy  Name  that  thou  didst  not  forsake  him  in  his 
sickness;  but  didst  visit  him  with  comforts  from  above; 
didst  support  him  in  patience  and  submission  to  thy 
will ;  and  at  last  didst  send  him  seasonable  relief.  Per- 
fect, we  beseech  thee,  this  thy  mercy  towards  him;  and 
prosper  the  means  which  shall  be  made  use  of  for  his 
cure:  that,  being  restored  to  health  of  body,  vigour  of 
mind,  and  cheerfulness  of  spirit,  he  may  be  able  to  go 
to  thine  house,  to  offer  thee  an  oblation  with  great  glad- 
ness, and  to  bless  thy  holy  Name  for  all  thy  goodness 
towards  him;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Saviour,  to 
whom,  with  thee  and  the  Holy  Spirit,  be  all  honour 
and  glory,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

For  a  Recovery  from  Sickness. 

OGOD,  who  art  the  giver  of  life,  of  health,  and  of 
safety;  W7e  bless  thy  Name,  that  thou  hast  been 
pleased  to  deliver  from  his  bodily  sickness  this  thy  serv- 
ant^ who  now  desireth  to  return  thanks  unto  thee,  in 


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the  presence  of  all  thy  people.  Gracious  art  thou,  O 
Lord,  and  full  of  compassion  to  the  children  of  men. 
May  his  heart  be  duly  impressed  with  a  sense  of  thy 
merciful  goodness,  and  may  he  devote  the  residue  of 
his  days  to  an  humble,  holy,  and  obedient  walking 
before  thee;    through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

For  a  Safe  Return  from  Sea. 

MOST  gracious  Lord,  whose  mercy  is  over  all  thy 
works;  We  praise  thy  holy  Name  that  thou  hast 
been  pleased  to  conduct  in  safety,  through  the  perils 
of  the  great  deep,  thy  servant,  who  now  desireth  to  return 
his  thanks  unto  thee.  May  he  be  duly  sensible  of  thy 
merciful  providence  towards  him,  and  ever  express  his 
thankfulness  by  a  holy  trust  in  thee,  and  obedience  to 
thy  laws;   through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

To  be  Used  at  Sea. 

OMOST  mighty  and  gracious  good  God,  thy  mercy 
is  over  all  thy  works,  but  in  special  manner  hath 
been  extended  towards  us,  whom  thou  hast  so  power- 
fully and  wonderfully  defended.  Thou  hast  showed  us 
terrible  things,  and  wonders  in  the  deep,  that  we  might 
see  how  powerful  and  gracious  a  God  thou  art;  how 
able  and  ready  to  help  those  who  trust  in  thee.  Thou 
hast  showed  us  how  both  winds  and  seas  obey  thy  com- 
mand; that  we  may  learn,  even  from  them,  hereafter 
to  obey  thy  voice,  and  to  do  thy  will.  We  therefore 
bless  and  glorify  thy  Name,  for  this  thy  mercy  in  saving 
us  when  we  were  ready  to  perish.  And,  we  beseech 
thee,  make  us  as  truly  sensible  now  of  thy  mercy,  as 
we  were  then  of  the  danger;  and  give  us  hearts  always 
ready  to  express  our  thankfulness,  not  only  by  words, 
but  also  by  our  lives,  in  being  more  obedient  to  thy 
holy  commandments.  Continue,  we  beseech  thee,  this 
thy  goodness  to  us;    that  we,  whom  thou  hast  saved, 


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may  serve  thee  in  holiness  and  righteousness  all  the 
days  of  our  life;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord  and 
Saviour.     Amen. 

0  ALMIGHTY  God,  the  Sovereign  Commander  of 
all  the  world,  in  whose  hand  is  power  and  might, 
which  none  is  able  to  withstand;  We  bless  and  magnify 
thy  great  and  glorious  Name  for  this  happy  Victory, 
the  whole  glory  whereof  we  do  ascribe  to  thee,  who  art 
the  only  giver  of  victory.  And,  we  beseech  thee,  give 
us  grace  to  improve  this  great  mercy  to  thy  glory,  the 
advancement  of  thy  Gospel,  the  honour  of  our  country, 
and,  as  much  as  in  us  lieth,  to  the  good  of  all  mankind. 
And,  we  beseech  thee,  give  us  such  a  sense  of  this  great 
mercy,  as  may  engage  us  to  a  true  thankfulness,  such  as 
may  appear  in  our  lives  by  an  humble,  holy,  and  obedient 
walking  before  thee  all  our  days;  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord,  to  whom,  with  thee  and  the  Holy  Spirit,  as 
for  all  thy  mercies,  so  in  particular  for  this  Victory  and 
Deliverance,  be  all  glory  and  honour,  world  without 
end.     Amen. 


SPECIAL   PRAYERS. 

For  Our  Country. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  who  hast  given  us  this  good  land 
for  our  heritage;  We  humbly  beseech  thee  that  we 
may  always  prove  ourselves  a  people  mindful  of  thy 
favour,  glad  to  do  thy  will.  Bless  our  land  with  honour- 
able industry,  sound  learning,  and  pure  manners.  Save 
us  from  violence,  discord  and  confusion;  from  pride  and 
arrogancy,  and  from  every  evil  way.  Defend  our 
liberties;  preserve  our  unity;  fashion  into  one  happy 
people  the  multitudes  brought  hither  out  of  many  kin- 
dreds and  tongues.  Endue  with  the  spirit  of  wisdom 
those  to  whom  in  thy  Name  we  entrust  the  authority 
of  government,  to  the  end  that  there  be  justice  and 
peace  at  home,  and  that  through  obedience  to  thy  law 
we  show  forth  thy  praise  among  the  nations  of  the 
earth.  In  the  time  of  prosperity  fill  our  hearts  with 
thankfulness,  and  in  the  day  of  trouble  suffer  not  our 
trust  in  thee  to  fail;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

For  the  Army. 

OLORD  God  of  Hosts,  stretch  forth,  we  pray  thee, 
thine  almighty  arm  to  strengthen  and  protect  the 
soldiers  of  our  country;  support  them  in  the  day  of 
battle,  and  in  the  time  of  peace  keep  them  safe  from 
all  evil;  endue  them  with  courage  and  loyalty;  and 
grant  that  in  all  things  they  may  serve  without  reproach, 
as  seeing  thee  who  art  invisible;  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 

For  the  Navy. 

OETERXx\L  Lord  God,  who  alone  spreadest  out  the 
heavens,  and  rulest  the  raging  of  the  sea;    Vouch- 
safe to  take  into  thy  almighty  and  most  gracious  pro- 


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tection  our  country's  Navy,  and  all  who  serve  therein. 
Preserve  them  from  the  dangers  of  the  sea,  and  from  the 
violence  of  the  enemy;  that  they  may  be  a  safeguard 
unto  the  United  States  of  America,  and  a  security  for 
such  as  pass  on  the  seas  upon  their  lawful  occasions; 
that  the  inhabitants  of  our  land  may  in  peace  and  quiet- 
ness serve  thee  our  God;  to  the  glory  of  thy  Name, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

For  the  Allied  Nations. 

0  ALMIGHTY  Lord,  who  art  a  most  strong  tower 
to  all  those  who  put  their  trust  in  thee,  to  whom 
all  things  in  heaven,  in  earth,  and  under  the  earth  do 
bow  and  obey;  Be  now  and  evermore  our  defence; 
direct  and  prosper  the  cause  of  our  country  and  of  our 
Allies.  May  the  kingdoms  of  this  world,  the  kingdoms 
of  all  human  authority,  ambition,  enterprise,  and  genius, 
become  the  kingdoms  of  our  God.  May  rulers,  presi- 
dents, and  kings  serve  thee,  the  King  of  kings.  In  all 
parliaments  and  congresses  may  the  divine  ideals  of 
justice,  truth,  and  peace  be  had  in  honour;  and  stablish 
all  in  permanent  fraternity,  to  thy  great  glory.  Hear 
us,  we  beseech  thee,  through  the  mediation  of  thy  Son, 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

The  Christian's  Opportunity. 

GOD  of  our  fathers,  who  hast  raised  up  this  nation 
for  a  glorious  mission,  and  hast  sent  thy  Church 
to  leaven  the  world,  deepen  in  us  and  all  who  call 
themselves  Christians  the  sense  of  our  surpassing  oppor- 
tunity in  this  time  of  war,  as  witnesses  to  thee;  help 
us  the  more  faithfully  to  consider  thy  will  and  share 
thy  spirit  and  follow  thy  way;  that  so  we  may  enter 
into  thy  great  reward.  Bless  our  leaders  with  vision 
and  strength  in  upholding  the  high  cause  of  human 
liberty.      Shield  from  every  evil  the  men  who  serve  in 


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the  Army  and  Nayy,  and  inspire  them  with  a  holy 
enthusiasm.  Animate  the  minds  of  the  people  with 
the  unifying  spirit  of  sacrificial  patriotism.  Make  us 
grateful  stewards  of  thy  unmerited  bounty  to  the  relief  of 
those  in  need.  And,  above  all,  so  enlighten  and  quicken 
thy  servants  that  we  may,  in  union  with  all  men  of 
good  will,  be  fit  instruments  to  thy  glory,  increasing 
the  righteousness  which  alone  exalteth  a  nation,  and 
hastening  thy  kingdom;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 


For  Those  in  Training. 

OLORD,  our  God,  we  ask  thy  help  and  blessing  for 
all  who  are  now  being  prepared  to  take  their  part 
in  the  defence  and  service  of  their  country.  Grant 
that  they  may  cheerfully  perform  all  necessary  duties; 
preserve  them  amidst  the  dangers  and  temptations 
which  beset  them;  make  them  apt  and  able,  that  in  all 
things  they  may  quit  themselves  like  men  to  the  honour 
of  their  high  calling,  their  country's  safety,  and  thy 
glory;  through  him  who  suffered,  died,  and  rose  again 
for  us,  thy  Son,  our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 


For  Men  in  Camp. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  our  heavenly  Father,  visit,  we  pray 
thee,  this  Camp,  its  Commander,  its  Officers  and 
Men,  with  thy  love  and  favour.  Strengthen  us  that  we 
may  be  faithful  in  the  performance  of  our  duties,  give 
us  ready  obedience  and  a  love  of  discipline.  Deliver  us 
from  loneliness  and  guard  us  in  our  temptations.  Grant 
that  we  may  have  an  abiding  sense  of  thy  presence; 
Increase  in  us  true  religion  and  of  thy  great  mercy  keep 
us  in  the  same,  through  Jesus  Christ,  thine  only  Son 
our  Lord.     Amen. 


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For  the  Marine  Corps. 

ETERNAL  and  loving  Father,  we  commend  to  thy 
protection  and  care  the  officers  and  men  of  our 
Marine  Corps.  Guide  and  direct  them  in  the  main- 
tenance of  our  country's  honour.  Protect  them  in  the 
hour  of  danger.  Grant  that  wherever  they  serve  our 
Nation — on  land  or  sea,  they  may  at  all  times  put  their 
trust  in  thee,  and  commit  themselves  and  their  loved 
ones  to  thy  fatherly  keeping,  until  they  are  finally 
called  into  thy  haven  of  rest  and  peace;  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     A  men. 

For  the  Airmen  and  Others  in  Hazardous  Service. 

0  ALMIGHTY  God,  who  sittest  on  thy  throne  judg- 
ing right;  We  commend  to  thy  fatherly  goodness 
the  men  serving  our  Nation  at  this  time  of  peril  (par- 
ticularly our  Airmen  and  others  in  hazardous  employ) 
beseeching  thee  to  take  into  thine  own  hand  both  them 
and  the  cause  which  they  uphold.  Be  thou  their  tower 
of  strength  and  give  them  courage  in  peril  and  danger. 
Make  them  bold  through  life  or  death  to  put  their  trust 
in  thee,  who  art  the  giver  of  all  victory;  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

Lord  Roberts1  Prayer. 

ALMIGHTY  Father,  I  have  often  sinned  against  thee. 
O  wash  me  in  the  precious  Blood  of  the  Lamb  of 
God.  Fill  me  with  thy  Holy  Spirit  that  I  may  lead  a  new 
life.  Spare  me  to  see  again  those  whom  I  love  at  home, 
or  fit  me  for  thy  Presence  in  peace.  Strengthen  us  to 
quit  ourselves  like  men  in  our  righteous  cause.  Keep  us 
faithful  unto  death,  calm  in  danger,  patient  in  suffering, 
merciful  as  well  as  brave — true  to  our  country  and  our 
colours.  If  it  be  thy  will  enable  us  to  win  the  victory 
for  human  liberty;    but  above  all  grant  us  the  better 


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victory  over  temptation  and  sin — over  life  and  death, 
that  we  may  be  more  than  conquerors  through  him  who 
loved  us  and  laid  down  his  life  for  us — Jesus  Christ  our 
Saviour,  the  Captain  of  the  army  of  God.     Amen. 

For  Victory. 

OLORD  God  of  Hosts,  strengthen  and  guide  this 
Nation  and  our  Allies,  that  we  may  labour  with 
valour  for  the  establishment  on  earth  of  thy  reign  of 
law  and  love,  of  freedom  and  righteousness,  and  crown 
our  endeavours  with  speedy  victory  and  lasting  peace; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

For  Temperance. 

OGOD,  who  didst  make  man  in  thine  own  image, 
and  hast  sanctified  our  human  nature  by  the  In- 
carnation of  thy  dear  Son;  Give  us  grace  to  keep  our 
bodies  in  temperance  and  soberness.  Stir  up  our  wills 
to  such  abstinence  as  may  safeguard  the  weak.  Deepen 
our  sense  of  the  sinfulness  ol  waste,  and  of  the  misery 
which  self  indulgence  thrusts  upon  the  innocent. 
Strengthen  the  efforts  to  rid  our  land  of  drunkenness; 
and  so  mightily  impel  us  to  avoid  all  such  things  as 
are  contrary  to  our  profession,  that  we  may  prove  our- 
selves worthy  temples  of  the  Holy  Ghost;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

For  Purity. 

OLORD  Jesus  Christ,  sinless  Son  of  man,  who  art 
evermore  ready  to  succour  them  that  are  tempted; 
Grant  unto  us,  thy  servants,  both  valour  and  constancy, 
that  we  may  keep  evermore  undefiled  our  own  purity, 
fight  manfully  against  the  corruption  that  is  in  the  world, 
and  shield  and  rescue  those  that  are  sore  beset.  These 
things  we  ask  of  the  love  of  the  Father  and  the  power 


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of  the  Holy  Ghost  in  thy  Name,  who  with  them  livest 
and  reignest,  one  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

For  Right  Conversation. 

OGOD,  who  hast  magnified  thy  Name  and  thy  Word 
above  all  things,  fill  our  hearts  with  such  reverence 
that  we  may  never  take  thy  holy  Name  in  vain.  Purge 
our  thoughts  and  speech,  that  no  unworthy  communica- 
tions ma}^  proceed  out  of  our  mouths.  Restrain  all  words 
that  may  do  hurt,  and  keep  the  door  of  our  lips,  that 
we  may  ever  be  showing  forth  thy  praise ;  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

For  One  in  Great  Suffering. 

0  GRACIOUS  Father,  whose  dear  Son  bore  for  us 
unspeakable  agonies,  being  scourged  and  crowned 
with  thorns,  and  nailed  to  the  Cross;  Have  mercy  on 
thy  servant  who  is  now  in  great  suffering,  and  grant 
him  grace  to  fix  his  eyes  upon  the  Cross,  and  therein 
find  strength,  truly  following  him,  who  for  the  joy  that 
was  set  before  him  endured  the  Cross;  that  knowing 
the  fellowship  of  the  sufferings  of  thy  dearly  beloved 
Son,  our  Lord,  he  may  rest  in  him,  and  at  length  enter 
into  his  joy;  for  his  merits,  who  with  thee  and*the  Holy 
Ghost  liveth  one  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

For  Healing. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  who  art  the  only  source  of  health 
and  healing,  the  spirit  of  calm  and  the  central 
pe^ce  of  the  universe;  grant  to  us  thy  children  such  a 
consciousness  of  thy  indwelling  presence,  as  may  give 
us  utter  confidence  in  thee.  In  all  pain,  and  weariness, 
and  anxiety  may  we  throw  ourselves  upon  thy  besetting 
care,  that  knowing  ourselves  fenced  about  by  thy  loving 
omnipotence,  we  may  permit  thee  to  give  us  health  and 


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strength    and   peace;   through   Jesus    Christ   our   Lord. 
A  men. 


For  Souls  in  Pain. 

HELP  us,  God  of  our  life,  to  bear  our  pain  as  thy 
beloved  Son  bore  his  trials  and  passion,  so  that  we 
may  gather  strength  out  of  weakness  and  suffering,  and 
consecrate  our  sorrows  even  as  he  did.  Enable  us  to 
bear  quietly  whatever  hardness  there  may  be  in  our  lot, 
neither  exulting  in  our  pride,  nor  yielding  to  despondency, 
but  always  relying  upon  thee.  And  be  pleased,  O  thou 
great  Deliverer,  to  put  an  end  at  last  to  our  suffering, 
whether  in  tranquil  life,  or  at  the  coming  of  the  final 
peace;  and  when  thou  callest  us  to  give  an  account  of 
our  stewardship  of  pain,  may  we  be  found  worthy  of 
the  recompense  of  those  whose  suffering  was  instead  of 
work  for  thee.     Amen. 


A  Meditation. 

OTHOU  divine  Spirit,  let  me  find  my  strength  in 
thee.  I  need  thee,  that  I  may  be  strong  everywhere. 
1  long  to  be  independent  of  all  circumstances,  alike  of 
the  cloud  and  of  the  sunshine.  I  want  a  power  to  save 
me  from  sinking  in  despondency,  and  to  rescue  me  from 
soaring  in  pride.  I  want  both  a  pillar  of  fire  and  a  pillar 
of  cloud;  a  refuge  from  the  night  of  adversity,  and  a 
shield  from  the  day  of  prosperity.  I  can  find  them  in 
thee.  Thou  hast  proved  thy  power  both  over  the  night 
and  over  the  day.  Come  into  my  heart,  and  thy  power 
shall  be  my  power.  I  shall  be  victorious  over  all  cir- 
cumstances, at  home  in  all  scenes,  restful  in  all  fortunes. 
I  shall  have  power  to  tread  upon  scorpions,  and  they  shall 
do  me  no  hurt;  the  world  shall  be  mine  when  thy  spirit 
is  in  me.     Amen. 


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A  Thanksgiving  for  an  Escape  from  a  Special  Peril. 

OLORD  God ,  in  whose  hand  is  the  life  of  everything, 
and  the  breath  of  all  mankind;  We  magnify  thy 
goodness  in  that  thou  hast  been  pleased  to  save  from 
deadly  hurt  thy  servant  who  now  desireth  (or  for  whom 
we  desire)  to  offer  thee  the  sacrifice  of  praise  and  thanks- 
giving. Give  him  grace,  we  humbly  beseech  thee, 
worthily  to  spend  in  thy  service  the  days  which  thou 
hast  so  mercifully  prolonged,  that  henceforth  dwelling 
always  under  thy  protection  he  may  abide  in  thy  love 
unto  his  life's  end;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Saviour. 
Amen. 

For  Prisoners  and  Captives. 

GOD  of  all  comfort,  who  didst  sustain  thy  blessed 
Son  when  he  was  bound  and  scourged,  and  didst 
send  an  angel  to  deliver  thine  apostle  from  imprison- 
ment, mercifully  befriend  all  prisoners  and  captives. 
Defend  them  from  injustice  and  cruelty;  uplift  them 
by  the  angel  of  thy  presence;  and  in  thy  good  time 
restore  them  to  liberty  and  glad  service  of  thee  and  their 
country.  For  the  sake  of  him  who  through  suffering 
and  death  has  redeemed  us,  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

During  an  Epidemic. 

0  ALMIGHTY  God,  we  implore  thy  help  in  this 
our  great  need.  Pardon  the  ignorance  and  neglect 
of  thy  laws  which  may  have  brought  it  upon  us,  and 
inspire  us  to  mend  our  ways.  Guide  those  who  are 
studying  how  to  prevent,  as  well  as  to  cure  such  ills; 
and  if  it  be  thy  good  will,  assuage  its  virulence,  and 
grant  that  we  may  learn  to  seek  more  diligently  to  do 
thy  bidding,  and  to  live  in  truer  dependence  upon  thee 
who  art  our  Father,  for  Jesus  Christ's  sake.    Amen. 


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For  Those  who  Minister  to  the  Sick  and  Wounded. 

0  MERCIFUL  God,  whose  blessed  Son  went  about 
doing  good;  Uphold  with  thy  strength  and  grace 
those  who  do  service  to  the  wounded  and  the  sick; 
grant  to  the  ministers  of  thy  gospel  faithfulness  and 
love,  to  the  physicians  and  surgeons  wisdom  and  skill, 
to  the  nurses  sympathy  and  patience;  and  we  beseech 
thee  to  protect  and  bless  them  in  all  dangers,  anxieties, 
and  labours;   through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

For  Benefactors. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  by  whose  good  spirit  the  minds  of 
men  are  inclined  to  deeds  of  love  and  kindness ;  We 
thank  thee  for  all  the  help  and  comfort  which  we  have 
received  from  friends  and  benefactors  (and  especially 
from  those  whose  aid  we  now  remember).  As  they 
have  been  mindful  of  us,  so  be  thou  ever  mindful  of 
them;  as  they  have  freely  given,  so  may  they  freely 
receive  at  thy  hands  abundant  blessings.  Do  thou 
have  regard  unto  their  necessities,  and  reward  their 
good  deeds,  that  in  this  life  the  comfort  of  grateful 
thoughts  may  follow  them,  and  in  the  life  to  come  thy 
love  may  welcome  them  to  everlasting  joys;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

For  Those  at  Home. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
of  whom  the  whole  familv  in  earth  and  heaven  is 
named;  We  commend  to  thee  our  loved  ones  at  home. 
Guard  and  protect  them  from  all  evil.  Amid  all  the 
separations  of  this  life,  keep  them  and  us  under  thy 
care  and  guidance;  watch  over  them  and  us  while  we 
are  absent  one  from  the  other.  Grant  us  a  happy 
reunion  here  on  earth,  and  after  the  separation  of  this 
life,  unite  us  all  at  last  in  thy  heavenly  kingdom;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


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A  Commemoration  of  Absent  and  Departed  Kindred. 

ALMIGHTY  and  most  merciful  Father;  We  acknowl- 
edge thy  great  and  undeserved  goodness  in  having 
hitherto  guarded  with  thy  watchful  care  those  of  our 
kindred  whom  thy  Providence  separateth  from  us;  we 
also  praise  thy  holy  Name  for  all  thy  servants  departed 
from  amongst  us  in  thy  faith  and  fear;  and  we  humbly 
beseech  thee  so  to  bless  us  that  remain  on  earth,  that, 
being  protected  from  all  evil  of  soul  and  body,  we  may 
ever  serve  thee  with  quiet  minds  and  thankful  hearts, 
and  together  with  those  that  are  gone  before  may  have 
our  refreshment  in  Paradise  and  our  portion  in  the 
resurrection  of  the  just;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

For  the  Dying. 

0  ALMIGHTY  God,  who  wiliest  not  that  any  sin- 
ner should  die,  but  rather  that  he  should  turn  from 
his  wickedness  and  live;  We  beseech  thee  to  loose  the 
spirits  of  those  who  are  dying  from  every  bond  and  set 
them  free  from  all  evil,  that  they  may  rest  with  all  thy 
saints  in  the  eternal  habitations;  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 

For  Grace  to  Die. 

OGOD,  who  holdest  our  souls  in  life,  and  hast 
appointed  unto  all  men  once  to  die;  Grant  that 
when  our  last  hour  cometh,  we  may  not  be  dismayed; 
but  may  commend  our  spirits  to  thy  care;  trusting  in 
the  merits  of  thy  Son  our  Saviour.  And  this  we  beg 
for  the  sake  of  him  who  died  for  us  that  we  might  live 
with  thee  forever.     Amen. 


i 


For  the  Dead. 

XCLINE,  O  Lord,  thine  ear  to  our   prayers,  and  of 
thy   mercy   bring   thy   servants   who   have    died  in 


Special  Prayers  101 


battle  or  from  their  wounds  into  the  place  of  peace  and 
light  and  admit  them  to  the  fellowship  of  the  blessed 
ones  who  have  laid  down  their  lives  for  their  friends; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

For  a  Better  World. 

0  ALMIGHTY  God,  who  canst  bring  good  out  of 
evil,  and  makest  even  the  wrath  of  man  to  turn 
to  thy  praise;  We  beseech  thee  so  to  order  and  dispose 
the  issue  of  the  war  in  which  our  country  is  now  engaged, 
that  we  may  be  brought  through  strife  to  a  lasting  peace, 
and  that  the  nations  of  the  world  may  be  united  in  a 
firmer  fellowship,  for  the  promotion  of  thy  glory  and 
the  good  of  all  mankind;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

For  Our  Enemies. 

LORD  Jesus  Christ,  who  hast  commanded  us  not  to 
return  evil  for  evil,  but  to  pray  for  those  who  hate 
us;  Enable  us  by  thy  blessed  example  and  thy  loving 
Spirit,  to  offer  a  true  prayer  for  all  our  enemies  (and 
especially  for  those  persons  known  to  thee  who  have 
wrought  us  harm).  If  in  anything  we  have  given  just 
cause  of  offence,  teach  us  to  feel,  and  to  confess,  and  to 
amend  our  fault,  that  a  way  of  reconciliation  may  be 
found.  Deliver  them  and  us  from  the  power  of  hatred, 
and  may  the  peace  of  God  rule  in  all  our  hearts,  both 
now  and  evermore.     Amen. 

For  all  Poor}  Homeless,  and  Neglected  Folk. 

OGOD,  who  healest  those  that  are  broken  in  heart; 
Let  thy  fatherly  goodness  be  upon  all  that  thou 
hast  made.  Especially,  we  beseech  thee,  to  remember 
in  pity  such  as  are  this  day  destitute  or  homeless. 
Mightily   befriend   innocent   sufferers,    and   sanctify   to 


102  Special  Prayers 


them  the  endurance  of  their  wrongs.  Cheer  with  hope 
all  discouraged  and  unhappy  people,  and  by  thy  heavenly 
grace  save  them  from  despair.  Grant  this,  O  Lord,  for 
the  love  cf  him,  who  for  our  sakes  was  crucified,  thy 
Son,  our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 


Prayer  for  a  Social  Awakening. 

LORD  of  all  things  in  heaven  and  earth,  the  land 
and  the  sea  and  all  that  therein  is;  We  humbly 
beseech  thee  take  from  us  and  all  who  administer  the 
national  resources,  the  spirit  of  gain  and  covetousness; 
give  us  the  spirit  of  service,  so  that  none  may  want, 
but  each  according  to  his  need  may  share  in  the  com- 
mon necessity  for  the  love  of  thine  only  Son,  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

For  Missions. 

OGOD,  who  didst  send  thy  blessed  Son  to  preach 
peace  to  them  that  are  far  off  and  to  them  that 
are  nigh;  Grant  that  all  men  everywhere  may  seek 
after  thee  and  find  thee.  Bring  the  nations  into  thy 
fold,  and  add  the  heathen  to  thine  inheritance.  And 
hasten,  O  Lord,  the  fulfilment  of  thy  promise  to  pour 
out  thy  Spirit  upon  all  flesh;  through  the  same,  Thy 
Son,  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     A  men. 

A  Morning  Prayer. 

OLORD  of  all  grace  and  strength,  be  with  me  this 
day;  Help  me  to  remember  that  I  am  thy  soldier 
and  have  promised  to  fight  under  thy  banner  unto  my 
life's  end.  May  the  Holy  Spirit  ever  be  with  me  to 
guide  and  strengthen  me  this  day  and  ever;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord  and  Saviour.     Amen. 


Special  Prayers  103 


A  Morning  Prayer. 

OGOD,  my  help  and  strength,  keep  me  this  day 
without  sin,  guard  me  from  whatever  defiles,  and 
inspire  me  with  such  loyalty  to  my  Master  Christ,  that 
I  may  ever  be  ashamed  to  dishonour  his  holy  Name; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord  and  Saviour.     A  men. 

A  Noon-day  Prayer. 

BLESSED  Saviour,  who  at  this  hour  didst  hang  upon 
the  cross,  stretching  forth  thy  loving  arms;  Grant 
that  all  mankind  may  look  unto  thee  and  be  saved; 
through  thy  mercies  and  merits  who  livest  and  reignest 
with  the  Father  and  the  Holy  Ghost  ever,  one  God, 
world  without  end.     Amen. 

An  Evening  Prayer. 

OTHOLT,  who  when  even  was  come  didst  stand  in 
the  midst  of  thy  disciples  and  say,  Peace  be  unto 
you;  make  me  to  know  the  narrow  way  of  peace  and 
truth.  Save  me  waking,  guard  me  sleeping,  so  that 
awake  I  may  be  with  thee,  and  may  sleep  in  peace. 
Amen. 

An  Evening  Prayer. 

OLORD,  support  us  all  the  day  long  of  this  troublous 
life,  until  the  shadows  lengthen  and  the  evening 
comes,  and  the  busy  world  is  hushed,  and  the  fever  of 
life  is  over,  and  our  work  is  done.  Then  in  thv  me  rev 
grant  us  a  safe  lodging,  and  a  holy  rest,  and  peace  at 
the  last;   through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


B 


Grace  before  Meals. 

LESS,  O  Lord,  this  thy  food  to  our  use  and  us  to 
thy  service;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


104  Special  Prayers 


Bless  to  us  these  and  all  thy  gifts  which  we  receive  of 
thy  bounteous  goodness;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

Thanksgiving  after  Meals. 

WE  thank  thee,  O  God,  for  these  and  all  thy  bless- 
ings; through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

For  these  and  all  other  mercies  we  praise  thy  holy 
Name;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

Washington's  Prayer. 

ALMIGHTY  God;  We  make  our  earnest  prayer  that 
thou  wilt  keep  the  United  States  in  thy  holy 
protection;  that  thou  wilt  incline  the  hearts  of  the 
citizens  to  cultivate  a  spirit  of  subordination  and 
obedience  to  government;  and  entertain  a  brotherly 
affection  and  love  for  one  another  and  for  their  follow 
citizens  of  the  United  States  at  large.  And  finally  that 
thou  wilt  most  graciously  be  pleased  to  dispose  us  all 
to  do  justice,  to  love  mercy  and  to  demean  ourselves 
with  that  charity,  humility  and  pacific  temper  of  mind 
which  were  the  characteristics  of  the  divine  author  of 
our  blessed  religion,  and  without  a  humble  imitation  of 
whose  example  in  these  things  we  can  never  hope  to  be 
a  happy  nation.  Grant  our  supplication,  we  beseech 
thee,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


BENEDICTIONS. 

THE  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  the  love  of 
God,    and   the   fellowship   of   the   Holy   Ghost,   be 
with  us  all  evermore.     Amen. 

Unto  God's  gracious  mercy  and  protection,  we  commit 
ourselves.  The  Lord  bless  us,  and  keep  us;  the  Lord 
make  his  face  to  shine  upon  us,  and  be  gracious  unto 
us;  the  Lord  lift  up  his  countenance  upon  us,  and 
give  us  peace,  both  now  and  evermore.     Amen. 

The  God  of  all  grace,  who  hath  called  us  unto  his 
eternal  glory  by  Jesus  Christ,  after  that  we  have  suf- 
fered awhile,  make  us  perfect,  stablish,  strengthen, 
and  settle  us.  To  him  be  glory  and  dominion  forever 
and  ever.     Amen. 

The  God  of  peace,  who  brought  again  from  the  dead 
our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  the  great  Shepherd  of  the  sheep, 
through  the  blood  of  the  everlasting  covenant;  make 
us  perfect  in  every  good  work  to  do  his  will,  working 
in  us  that  which  is  well  pleasing  in  his  sight;  through 
Jesus  Christ,  to  whom  be  glory  for  ever  and  ever.     Amen. 

The  Peace  of  God  which  passeth  all  understanding, 
keep  our  hearts  and  minds  in  the  knowledge  and  love 
of  God,  and  of  his  Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord;  and  the 
Blessing  of  God  Almighty,  the  Father,  the  Son,  and  the 
Holy  Ghost  be  amongst  us,  and  remain  with  us 
always.    Amen. 


106  Bible  Readings 


"OLESSED  Lord,  who  hast  caused  all  holy  Scriptures 
to  be  written  for  our  learning;  Grant  that  we  may 
in  such  wise  hear  them,  read,  mark,  learn,  and  inwardly 
digest  them,  that  by  patience  and  comfort  of  thy  holy 
Word,  we  may  embrace,  and  ever  hold  fast,  the  blessed 
hope  of  everlasting  life,  which  thou  hast  given  us  in 
our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 


PSALMS. 


Psalm  1.     Bcatus  vir  qui  non  abiit. 


BLESSED  is  the  man  that 
hath  not  walked  in  the 
counsel  of  the  ungodly,  nor 
stood  in  the  way  of  sinners: 
and  hath  not  sat  in  the  seat 
of  the  scornful. 

2  But  his  delight  is  in  the 
law  of  the  Lord:  and  in 
his  law  will  he  exercise  him- 
self day  and  night. 

3  And  he  shall  be  like  a 
tree  planted  by  the  water- 
side: that  will  bring  forth 
his. fruit  in  due  season. 

4  His  leaf  also  shall  not 
wither:     and    look,    whatso- 


ever he  doeth,  it  shall  pros- 
per. 

5  As  for  the  ungodly,  it  is 
not  so  with  them:  but  they 
are  like  the  chaff,  which  the 
wind  scattereth  away  from 
the  face  of  the  earth. 

6  Therefore  the  ungodly 
shall  not  be  able  to  stand 
in  the  judgment:  neither 
the  sinners  in  the  congrega- 
tion of  the  righteous. 

7  But  the  Lord  knoweth 
the  way  of  the  righteous: 
and  the  way  of  the  ungodly 
shall  perish. 


Psalm  7.     Domine,  Deus  ?neus. 


OLORD  my  God,  in  thee 
have  I  put  my  trust: 
save  me  from  all  them  that 
persecute  me,  and  deliver  me ; 

2  Lest  .he  devour  my  soul 
like  a  lion,  and  tear  it  in 
pieces:  while  there  is  none 
to  help. 

3  O  Lord  my  God,  if  I 
have  done  any  such  thing: 
or  if  there  be  any  wickedness 
in  my  hands; 

4  If  I  have  rewarded  evil 
unto  him  that  dealt  friendly 
with  me:  yea.  I  have  deliv- 
ered him  that  without  any 
cause  is  mine  enemy: 

5  Then  let  mine  enemy  per- 
secute my  soul,  and  take  me: 
yea,  let  him  tread  my  life 
down  upon  the  earth,  and 
lay  mine  honour  ir\  the  dust. 


6  Stand  up,  O  Lord,  in 
thy  wrath,  and  lift  up  thy- 
self, because  of  the  indigna- 
tion of  mine  enemies:  arise 
up  for  me  in  the  judgment 
that  thou  hast  commanded. 

7  And  so  shall  the  congre- 
gation of  the  people  come 
about  thee:  for  their  sakes 
therefore  lift  up  thyself  again. 

8  The  Lord  shall  judge  the 
people;  give  sentence  with 
me,  O  Lord:  according  to 
my  righteousness,  and  accord- 
ing to  the  innocency  that  is 
in  me. 

9  O  let  the  wickedness  of 
the  ungodly  come  to  an  end: 
but  guide  thou  the  just. 

10  For  the  righteous  God: 
trieth  the  very  hearts  and 
reins. 


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Psalms 


11  My  help  cometh  of  God: 
who  preserveth  them  that 
are  true  of  heart. 

12  God  is  a  righteous  Judge, 
strong,  and  patient:  and  God 
is  provoked  every  day. 

13  If  a  man  will  not  turn, 
he  will  whet  his  sword:  he 
hath  bent  his  bow,  and  made 
it  ready. 

14  He  hath  prepared  for  him 
the  instruments  of  death:  he 
ordaineth  his  arrows  against 
the  persecutors. 

15  Behold,  he  travaileth 
with  mischief:    he  hath  con- 


ceived   sorrow,    and    brought 
forth  ungodliness. 

16  He  hath  graven  and 
digged  up  a  pit:  and  is 
fallen  himself  into  the  de- 
struction that  he  made  for 
other. 

17  For  his  travail  shall 
come  upon  his  own  head: 
and  his  wickedness  shall 
fall  on  his  own  pate. 

18  I  will  give  thanks  unto 
the  Lord,  according  to  his 
righteousness:  and  I  will 
praise  the  Name  of  the 
Lord  Most  High. 


Psalm   15.     Domine,  quis  habitabit  f 


LORD,  who  shall  dwell  in 
thy  tabernacle:  or  who 
shall  rest  upon  thv  holy 
hill? 

2  Even  he  that  leadeth  an 
uncorrupt  life:  and  doeth 
the  thing  which  is  right, 
and  speaketh  the  truth  from 
his  heart. 

3  He  that  hath  used  no 
deceit  in  his  tongue,  nor 
done  evil  to  his  neighbour: 
and  hath  not  slandered  his 
neighbour. 


4  He  that  setteth  not  by 
himself  but  is  lowly  in  his 
own  eyes:  and  maketh  much 
of  them  that  fear  the  Lord. 

5  He  that  sweareth  unto 
his  neighbour,  and  disap- 
pointeth  him  not:  though 
it  were  to  his  own  hindrance. 

6  He  that  hath  not  given 
his  money  upon  usury:  nor 
taken  reward  against  the 
innocent. 

7  Whoso  doeth  these  things: 
shall  never  fall. 


Psalm   19. 

THE    heavens    declare  the 

glory    of    God:     and  the 

firmament         showeth  his 
handy-work. 

2  One  day   telleth   another: 

and   one  night   certifieth  an- 
other. 


C?li  enarrant. 

3  There  is  neither  speech 
nor  language:  but  their 
voices  are  heard  among  them. 

4  Their  sound  is  gone  out 
into  all  lands:  and  their 
words  into  the  ends  of  the 
world. 


Psalms 


109 


5  In  them  hath  he  set  a 
tabernacle  for  the  sun:  which 
(  ometh  forth  as  a  bridegroom 
out  of  his  chamber,  and 
rejoiceth  as  a  giant  to  run 
his  course. 

G  It  goeth  forth  from  the 
uttermost  part  of  the  heaven, 
and  runneth  about  unto  the 
end  of  it  again:  and  there 
is  nothing  hid  from  the  heat 
thereof. 

7  The  law  of  the  Lord  is  an 
undefiled  law,  converting  the 
soul:  the  testimony  of  the 
Lord  is  sure,  and  giveth 
wisdom  unto  the  simple. 

8  The  statutes  of  the  Lord 
are  right,  and  rejoice  the 
heart:  the  commandment  of 
the  Lord  is  pure,  and  giveth 
light  unto  the  eyes. 

9  The  fear  of  the  Lord  is 
clean,  and  endureth  for  ever: 
the  judgments   of   the   Lord 


are  true,  and  righteous  alto- 
gether. 

10  More  to  be  desired  are 
they  than  gold,  yea,  than 
much  fine  gold:  sweeter  also 
than  honey,  and  the  honey- 
comb. 

11  Moreover,  by  them  is 
thy  servant  taught:  and  in 
keeping  of  them  there  is 
great  reward. 

12  Who  can  tell  how  oft 
he  offendeth:  O  cleanse  thou 
me  from  my  secret  faults. 

13  Keep  thy  servant  also 
from  presumptuous  sins,  lest 
they  get  the  dominion  over 
me:  so  shall  I  be  undefiled, 
and  innocent  from  the  great 
offence. 

14  Let  the  words  of  my 
mouth,  and  the  meditation 
of  my  heart :  be  alway 
acceptable  in  thy  sight, 

15  O  Lord:  my  strength 
and  mv  redeemer. 


Psalm  23.     Dominus  regit  me. 


THE  Lord  is  my  shepherd: 
therefore  can  I  lack  nothing. 

2  He  shall  feed  me  in  a 
green  pasture:  and  lead  me 
forth  beside  the  waters  of 
comfort. 

3  He  shall  convert  my  soul: 
and  bring  me  forth  in  the 
paths  of  righteousness  for 
his  Name's  sake. 

4  Yea,  though  I  walk 
through  the  valley  of  the 
shadow     of     death,     I     will 


fear  no  evil:  for  thou  art 
with  me;  thy  rod  and  thy 
staff  comfort  me. 

5  Thou  shalt  prepare  a 
table  before  me  against  them 
that  trouble  me:  thou  hast 
anointed  my  head  with  oil, 
and  my  cup  shall  be  full. 

6  But  thy  loving-kindness 
and  mercy  shall  follow  me 
all  the  days  of  my  life:  and 
I  will  dwell  in  the  house 
of  the  Lord  for  ever. 


110 


Psalms 


Psalm  24.     Domini  est  terra. 


THE  earth  is  the  Lord's, 
and  all  that  therein  is: 
the  compass  of  the  world, 
and  they  that  dwell  therein. 

2  For  he  hath  founded  it 
upon  the  seas:  and  prepared 
it  upon  the  floods. 

3  Who  shall  ascend  into 
the  hill  of  the  Lord:  or 
who  shall  rise  up  in  his  holy 
place? 

4  Even  he  that  hath  clean 
hands,  and  a  pure  heart: 
and  that  hath  not  lift  up 
his  mind  unto  vanity,  nor 
sworn  to  deceive  his  neigh- 
bour. 

5  He  shall  receive  the  bless- 
ing from  the  Lord:  and 
righteousness  from  the  God 
of  his  salvation. 


6  This  is  the  generation  of 
them  that  seek  him:  even 
of  them  that  seek  thy  face, 
O  Jacob. 

7  Lift  up  your  heads,  O  ye 
gates;  and  be  ye  lift  up, 
ye  everlasting  doors:  and 
the  King  of  glory  shall 
come  in. 

8  Who  is  this  King  of 
glory:  It  is  the  Lord  strong 
and  mighty,  even  the  Lord 
mighty  in  battle. 

9  Lift  up  your  heads,  O  ye 
gates;  and  be  ye  lift  up, 
ye  everlasting  doors:  and 
the  King  of  glory  shall  come  in. 

10  Who  is  this  King  of 
glory:  Even  the  Lord  of 
hosts,  he  is  the  King  of 
glory. 


Psalm  34.     Benedicam  Dominum. 


I  WILL  alway  give  thanks 
unto  the  Lord:    his  praise 
shall  ever  be  in  my  mouth. 

2  My  soul  shall  make  her 
boast  in  the  Lord:  the 
humble  shall  hear  thereof, 
and  be  glad. 

3  O  praise  the  Lord  with 
me:  and  let  us  magnify  his 
Name  together. 

4  I  sought  the  Lord,  and 
he  heard  me:  yea,  he  de- 
livered me  out  of  all  my  fear. 

5  They  had  an  eye  unto 
him,  and  were  lightened: 
and  their  faces  were  not 
ashamed. 


6  Lo,  the  poor  crieth,  and 
the  Lord  heareth  him:  yea, 
and  saveth  him  out  of  all 
his  troubles. 

7  The  angel  of  the  Lord 
tarrieth  round  about  them 
that  fear  him:  and  deliver- 
eth  them. 

8  O  taste,  and  see,  how 
gracious  the  Lord  is:  blessed 
is  the  man  that  trusteth  in 
him. 

9  O  fear  the  Lord,  ye  that 
are  his  saints:  for  they  that 
fear  him  lack  nothing. 

10  The  lions  do  lack,  and 
suffer  hunger:    but  they  who 


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seek  the  Lord  shall  want  no 
manner  of  thing  that  is  good. 

11  Come,  ye  children,  and 
hearken  unto  me:  I  will 
teach  you  the  fear  of  the 
Lord. 

12  What  man  is  he  that 
lusteth  to  live:  and  would 
fain  see  good  days? 

13  Keep  thy  tongue  from 
evil:  and  thy  lips,  that 
they  speak  no  guile. 

14  Eschew  evil,  and  do 
good:  seek  peace,  and  ensue 
it. 

15  The  eyes  of  the  Lord 
are  over  the  righteous:  and 
his  ears  are  open  unto  their 
prayers. 

16  The  countenance  of  the 
Lord  is  against  them  that 
do  evil:  to  root  out  the 
remembrance  of  them  from 
the  earth. 


17  The  righteous  cry,  and 
the  Lord  heareth  them: 
and  delivereth  them  out  of 
all  their  troubles. 

18  The  Lord  is  nigh  unto 
them  that  are  of  a  contrite 
heart:  and  will  save  such 
as  be  of  an  humble  spirit. 

19  Great  are  the  troubles 
of  the  righteous:  but  the 
Lord  delivereth  him  out 
of  all. 

20  He  keepeth  all  his  bones: 
so  that  not  one  of  them  is 
broken. 

21  But  misfortune  shall  slay 
the  ungodly:  and  they  that 
hate  the  righteous  shall  be 
desolate. 

22  The  Lord  delivereth  the 
souls  of  his  servants:  and 
all  they  that  put  their  trust 
in  him  shall  not  be  desti- 
tute. 


Psalm  51.     Miserere  rnei,  Deus. 


HAVE  mercy  upon  me,  O 
God,  after  thy  great 
goodness:  according  to  the 
multitude  of  thy  mercies  do 
away  mine  offences. 

2  Wash  me  throughly  from 
my  wickedness:  and  cleanse 
me  from  my  sin. 

3  For  I  acknowledge  my 
faults:  and  my  sin  is  ever 
before  me. 

4  Against  thee  only  have 
I  sinned,  and  done  this  evil 
in  thy  sight:  that  thou 
mightest  be  justified  in   thy 


saying,  and  clear  when  thou 
art  judged. 

5  Behold,  I  was  shapen  in 
wickedness:  and  in  sin  hath 
my  mother  conceived  me. 

6  But  lo,  thou  requirest 
truth  in  the  inward  parts: 
and  shalt  make  me  to  under- 
stand wisdom  secretly. 

7  Thou  shalt  purge  me  with 
hyssop,  and  I  shall  be  clean: 
thou  shalt  wash  me,  and  I 
shall  be  whiter  than  snow. 

8  Thou  shalt  make  me  hear 
of    joy    and    gladness:     that 


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the    bones   which    thou    hast 
broken  may  rejoice. 

9  Turn  thy  face  from  my 
sins:  and  put  out  all  my 
misdeeds. 

10  Make  me  a  clean  heart, 
O  God:  and  renew  a  right 
spirit  within  me. 

11  Cast  me  not  away  from 
thy  presence:  and  take  not 
thy  holy  Spirit  from  me. 

12  O  give  me  the  comfort 
of  thy  help  again:  and 
stablish  me  with  thy  free 
Spirit. 

13  Then  shall  I  teach  thy 
ways  unto  the  wicked:  and 
sinners  shall  be  converted 
unto  thee. 

14  Deliver  me  from  blood- 
guiltiness,  O  God,  thou  that 
art   the   God   of   my   health: 


and    my    tongue    shall    sing 
of  thy  righteousness. 

15  Thou  shalt  open  my  lips, 
O  Lord:  and  my  mouth 
shall  show  thy  praise. 

16  For  thou  desirest  no 
sacrifice,  else  would  I  give 
it  thee:  but  thou  delightest 
not  in  burnt-offerings. 

17  The  sacrifice  of  God  is  a 
troubled  spirit:  a  broken  and 
contrite  heart,  O  God,  shalt 
thou  not  despise. 

18  O  be  favourable  and 
gracious  unto  Sion:  build 
thou  the  walls  of  Jerusalem. 

19  Then  shalt  thou  be 
pleased  with  the  sacrifice 
of  righteousness,  with  the 
burnt-offerings  and  oblations: 
then  shall  they  offer  young 
bullocks  upon  thine  altar. 


Psalm  57.     Miserere  mei,  Deus. 


BE  merciful  unto  me,  O 
God,  be  merciful  unto 
me;  for  my  soul  trusteth  in 
thee:  and  under  the  shadow 
of  thy  wings  shall  be  my 
refuge,  until  this  tyranny  be 
overpast. 

2  I  will  call  unto  the  Most 
High  God:  even  unto  the 
God  that  shall  perform  the 
cause  which  I  have  in  hand. 

3  He  shall  send  from 
heaven:  and  save  me  from 
the  reproof  of  him  that 
would  eat  me  up. 

4  God  shall  send  forth  his 
mercy  and  truth:  my  soul 
is  among  lions; 


5  And  I  lie  even  among 
the  children  of  men,  that 
are  set  on  fire:  whose  teeth 
are  spears  and  arrows,  and 
their  tongue  a  sharp  sword. 

6  Set  up  thyself,  O  God, 
above  the  heavens:  and  thy 
glory  above  all  the  earth. 

7  They  have  laid  a  net  for 
my  feet,  and  pressed  down 
my  soul:  they  have  digged 
a  pit  before  me,  and  are 
fallen  into  the  midst  of  it 
themselves. 

8  My  heart  is  fixed,  O  God, 
my  heart  is  fixed:  I  will 
sing  and  give  praise. 

9  Awake     up,     my     glory; 


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awake,     lute     and     harp:      I 
myself  will  awake  right  early. 

10  I  will  give  thanks  unto 
thee,  O  Lord,  among  the 
people:  and  I  will  sing  unto 
thee  among  the  nations. 

11  For  the  greatness  of  thy 


mercy  reacheth  unto  the 
heavens:  and  thy  truth  unto 
the  clouds. 

thyself,  O  God, 
heavens:       and 

above     all     the 


12  Set   up 
above     the 
thy     glory 
earth. 


Psalm  62.     Nonne  Deo  ? 


MY  soul  truly  waiteth  still 
upon   God:     for  of  him 
cometh  my  salvation. 

2  He  verily  is  my  strength 
and  my  salvation:  he  is  my 
defence,  so  that  I  shall  not 
greatly  fall. 

3  How  long  will  ye  imagine 
mischief  against  every  man: 
ye  shall  be  slain  all  the  sort 
of  you;  yea,  as  a  tottering 
wall  shall  ye  be,  and  like  a 
broken  hedge. 

4  Their  device  is  only  how 
to  put  him  out  whom  God 
will  exalt:  their  delight  is 
in  lies;  they  give  good  words 
with  their  mouth,  but  curse 
with  their  heart. 

5  Nevertheless,  my  soul, 
wait  thou  still  upon  God: 
for  my  hope  is  in  him. 

6  He  truly  is  my  strength 
and  my  salvation :  he  is  my  de- 
fence, so  that  I  shall  not  fall. 

7  In  God  is  my  health  and 

Psalm  64. 

HEAR  my  voice,  O  God, 
in  my  prayer:  preserve 
my  life  from  fear  of  the 
enemy. 


my 
my 


my  glory:  the  rock  of 
might;  and  in  God  is 
trust. 

8  O  put  your  trust  in  him 
alway,  ye  people:  pour  out 
your  hearts  before  him,  for 
God  is  our  hope. 

9  As  for  the  children  of  men, 
they  are  but  vanity:  the 
children  of  men  are  deceitful 
upon  the  weights;  they  are 
altogether  lighter  than  vanity 
itself. 

10  O  trust  not  in .  wrong 
and  robbery;  give  not  your- 
selves unto  vanity:  if  riches 
increase,  set  not  your  heart 
upon  them. 

11  God  spake  once,  and 
twice  I  have  also  heard 
the  same:  that  power  be- 
longeth  unto  God; 

12  And  that  thou,  Lord,  art 
merciful:  for  thou  rewardest 
every  man  according  to  his 
work. 

Exaudi,  Deus. 

2  Hide  me  from  the  gather- 
ing together  of  the  froward: 
and  from  the  insurrection  of 
wicked  doers; 


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3  Who  have  whet  their 
tongue  like  a  sword:  and 
shoot  out  their  arrows,  even 
bitter  words; 

4  That  they  may  privily 
shoot  at  him  that  is  perfect: 
suddenly  do  they  hit  him, 
and  fear  not. 

5  They  encourage  them- 
selves in  mischief:  and  com- 
mune among  themselves,  how 
they  may  lay  snares;  and  say, 
that  no  man  shall  see  them. 

6  They  imagine  wickedness, 
and  practise  it:  that  they 
keep  secret  among  them- 
selves, every  man  in  the 
deep  of  his  heart. 


7  But  God  shall  suddenly 
shoot  at  them  with  a  swift 
arrow:  that  they  shall  be 
wounded. 

8  Yea,  their  own  tongues 
shall  make  them  fall:  inso- 
much that  whoso  seeth  them 
shall  laugh  them  to  scorn. 

9  And  all  men  that  see  it 
shall  say,  This  hath  God 
done:  for  they  shall  per- 
ceive that  it  is  his  work. 

10  The  righteous  shall  re- 
joice in  the  Lord,  and  put 
his  trust  in  him;  and  all 
they  that  are  true  of  heart 
shall  be  glad. 


Psalm  73.     Quam  bonus  Israel ! 


TRULY  God  is  loving  unto 
Israel:      even    unto    such 
as  are  of  a  clean  heart. 

2  Nevertheless,  my  feet  were 
almost  gone:  my  treadings 
had  well-nigh  slipt. 

3  And  why?  I  was  grieved 
at  the  wicked:  I  do  also  see 
the  ungodly  in  such  pros- 
perity. 

4  For  they  are  in  no  peril 
of  death:  but  are  lusty  and 
strong. 

5  They  come  in  no  misfor- 
tune like  other  folk:  neither 
are  they  plagued  like  other 
men. 

6  And  this  is  the  cause 
that  they  are  so  holden 
with  pride :  and  overwhelmed 
with  cruelty. 


7  Their  eyes  swell  with 
fatness:  and  they  do  even 
what  they  lust. 

8  They  corrupt  other,  and 
speak  of  wicked  blasphemy: 
their  talking  is  against  the 
most  High. 

9  For  they  stretch  forth 
their  mouth  unto  the  heaven: 
and  their  tongue  goeth 
through  the  world. 

10  Therefore  fall  the  people 
unto  them:  and  thereout 
suck  they  no  small  advan- 
tage. 

11  Tush,  say  they,  how 
should  God  perceive  it:  is 
there  knowledge  in  the  Most 
High? 

12  Lo,  these  are  the  ungod- 
ly, these  prosper  in  the  world, 


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and    these    have     riches    in 

possession:  and  I  said,  Then 
have  I  cleansed  my  heart  in 
vain,  and  washed  my  hands 
in  innocency. 

13  All  the  day  Ions  have  I 
been  punished:  and  chas- 
tened every  morning. 

14  Yea.  and  I  had  almost 
said  even  as  they:  but  lo, 
then  I  should  have  con- 
demned the  generation  of 
thy  children. 

15  Then  thought  I  to  under- 
stand this:  but  it  was  too 
hard  for  me, 

16  Until  I  went  into  the 
sanctuary  of  God:  then 
understood  I  the  end  of 
these  men, 

17  Namely,  how  thou  dost 
set  them  in  slippery  places: 
and  castest  them  down,  and 
destroy  est  them. 

18  O  how  suddenly  do  they 
consume:  perish,  and  come 
to  a  fearful  end ! 

19  Yea.  even  like  as  a  dream 
when  one  awaketh:  so  shalt 
thou  make  their  image  to 
vanish  out  of  the  city. 


20  Thus  my  heart  was 
grieved:  and  it  went  even 
through  my  reins. 

21  So  foolish  was  I,  and 
ignorant:  even  as  it  were 
a  beast  before  thee. 

22  Nevertheless,  I  am  alway 
by  thee:  for  thou  hast  holden 
me  by  my  right  hand. 

23  Thou  shalt  guide  me  with 
thy  counsel:  and  after  that 
receive  me  with  glory. 

24  Whom  have  I  in  heaven 
but  thee:  and  there  is  none 
upon  earth  that  I  desire  in 
comparison  of  thee. 

25  My  flesh  and  my  heart 
faileth:  but  God  is  the 
strength  of  my  heart,  and 
my  portion  for  ever. 

26  For  lo,  they  that  forsake 
thee  shall  perish:  thou  hast 
destroyed  all  them  that  com- 
mit fornication  against  thee. 

27  But  it  is  good  for  me  to 
hold  me  fast  by  God,  to 
put  my  trust  in  the  Lord 
God:  and  to  speak  of  all 
thy  works  in  the  gates  of  the 
daughter  of  Sion. 


Psalm  80.     Qui  regis  Israel. 


HEAR,  O  thou  Shepherd  of 
Israel,  thou  that  leadest 
Joseph  like  a  sheep:  show 
thyself  also,  thou  that  sittest 
upon  the  Cherubim. 

2  Before    Ephraim.    Benja- 
min, and  Manasses:    stir  up 


thy  strength,  and  come  and 
help  us. 

3  Turn  us  again,  O  God: 
show  the  light  of  thy  counte- 
nance, and  we  shall  be  whole. 

4  O  Lord  God  of  hosts: 
how  long  wilt  thou  be  angry 


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with  thy  people    that    prav- 
eth? 

5  Thou  feedest  them  with 
the  bread  of  tears:  and 
givest  them  plenteousness  of 
tears  to  drink. 

6  Thou  hast  made  us  a  very 
strife  unto  our  neighbours :  and 
our  enemies  laugh  us  to  scorn. 

7  Turn  us  again,  thou  God 
of  hosts:  show  the  light  of 
thy  countenance,  and  we  shall 
be  whole. 

8  Thou  hast  brought  a  vine 
out  of  Egypt:  thou  hast 
cast  out  the  heathen,  and 
planted  it. 

9  Thou  madest  room  for  it: 
and  when  it  had  taken  root, 
it  filled  the  land. 

10  The  hills  were  covered 
vrith  the  shadow  of  it:  and 
the  boughs  thereof  were  like 
the  goodly  cedar-trees. 

11  She  stretched  out  her 
branches  unto  the  sea:  and 
her  boughs  unto  the  river. 

12  Why  hast  thou  then 
broken  down  her  hedge: 
that  all  they  that  go  by 
pluck  off  her  grapes? 


13  The  wild  boar  out  of  the 
wood  doth  root  it  up:  and 
the  wild  beasts  of  the  field 
devour  it. 

14  Turn  thee  again,  thou 
God  of  hosts,  look  down  from 
heaven:  behold,  and  visit 
this  vine; 

15  And  the  place  of  the 
vineyard  that  thy  right  hand 
hath  planted:  and  the  branch 
that  thou  madest  so  strong 
for  thyself. 

16  It  is  burnt  with  fire,  and 
cut  down:  and  they  shall 
perish  at  the  rebuke  of  thy 
countenance. 

17  Let  thy  hand  be  upon 
the  man  of  thy  right  hand: 
and  upon  the  son  of  man, 
whom  thou  madest  so  strong 
for  thine  own  self. 

IS  And  so  will  not  we  go 
back  from  thee:  O  let  us 
live,  and  we  shall  call  upon 
thy  Xame. 

19  Turn  us  again,  O  Lord 
God  of  hosts:  show  the 
light  of  thy  countenance, 
and  we  shall  be  whole. 


Psalm  90.     Domine,  refagium. 


LORD,  thou  hast  been  our 
refuge:     from    one   gene- 
ration to  another. 

2  Before  the  mountains  were 
brought  forth,  or  ever  the 
earth  and  the  world  were 
made:  thou  art  God  from 
everlasting,  and  world  with- 
out end. 


3  Thou  turnest  man  to 
destruction:  again  thou  say- 
est,  Come  again,  ye  children 
of  men. 

4  For  a  thousand  years  in 
thy  sight  are  but  as  yester- 
day: seeing  that  is  past  as 
a  watch  in  the  night. 

5  As  soon  as  thou  scatterest 


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them  they  are  even  as  a 
sleep:  and  fade  away  sud- 
denly like  the  grass. 

6  In  the  morning  it  is  green, 
and  groweth  up:  but  in  the 
evening  it  is  cut  down,  dried 
up,  and  withered. 

7  For  we  consume  away  in 
thy  displeasure:  and  are 
afraid  at  thy  wrathful  indig- 
nation. 

8  Thou  hast  set  our  mis- 
deeds before  thee:  and  our 
secret  sins  in  the  light  of 
thy  countenance. 

9  For  when  thou  art  angry 
all  our  days  are  gone:  we 
bring  our  years  to  an  end, 
as  it  were  a  tale  that  is  told. 

10  The  days  of  our  age  are 
threescore  years  and  ten; 
and  though  men  be  so  strong 
that  they  come  to  fourscore 
years:  yet  is  their  strength 
then  but  labour  and  sorrow: 
so  soon  passeth  it  away,  and 
we  are  gone. 

11  But    who    regardeth    the 

Psalm  91. 

WHOSO  dwelleth  under 
the  defence  of  the  IVlost 
High:  shall  abide  under  the 
shadow  of  the  Almighty. 

2  I  will  say  unto  the  Lord, 
Thou  art  my  hope,  and  my 
stronghold:  my  God,  in  him 
will  I  trust. 

3  For  he  shall  deliver  thee 
from  the  snare  of  the  hunter: 
and  from  the  noisome  pes- 
tilence. 


power  of  thy  wrath:  for 
even  thereafter  as  a  man 
feareth,  so  is  thy  displeasure. 

12  O  teach  us  to  number 
our  days:  that  we  may 
apply  our  hearts  unto  wis- 
dom. 

13  Turn  thee  again,  O  Lord, 
at  the  last:  and  be  gracious 
unto  thy  servants. 

14  O  satisfy  us  with  thy 
mercy,  and  that  soon:  so 
shall  we  rejoice  and  be  glad 
all  the  days  of  our  life. 

15  Comfort  us  again  now 
after  the  time  that  thou  hast 
plagued  us:  and  for  the 
years  wherein  we  have  suf- 
fered adversity. 

16  Show  thy  servants  thy 
work:  and  their  children  thy 
glory. 

17  And  the  glorious  majesty 
of  the  Lord  our  God  be  upon 
us:  prosper  thou  the  work 
of  our  hands  upon  us;  O 
prosper  thou  our  handy- 
work. 

Qui  habitat. 

4  He  shall  defend  thee  under 
his  wings,  and  thou  shalt  be 
safe  under  his  feathers:  his 
faithfulness  and  truth  shall 
be  thy  shield  and  buckler. 

5  Thou  shalt  not  be  afraid  for 
any  terror  by  nisrht:  nor  for 
the  arrow  that  flieth  by  day; 

6  For  the  pestilence  that 
walketh  in  darkness:  nor 
for  the  sickness  that  destroy- 
eth  in  the  noon-day. 


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7  A  thousand  shall  fall  be- 
side thee,  and  ten  thousand 
at  thy  right  hand:  but  it 
shall  not  come  nigh  thee. 

8  Yea,  with  thine  eyes  shalt 
thou  behold:  and  see  the 
reward  of  the  ungodly. 

9  For  thou,  Lord,  art  my 
hope:  thou  hast  set  thine 
house  of  defence  very  high. 

10  There  shall  no  evil  hap- 
pen unto  thee:  neither  shall 
any  plague  come  nigh  thy 
dwelling. 

11  For  he  shall  give  his 
angels  charge  over  thee:  to 
keep  thee  in  all  thy  ways. 

12  They  shall  bear  thee  in 
their  hands:    that  thou  hurt 


not  thy  foot  against  a  stone. 

13  Thou  shalt  go  upon  the 
lion  and  adder:  the  young 
lion  and  the  dragon  shalt 
thou  tread  under  thy  feet. 

14  Because  he  hath  set 
his  love  upon  me,  therefore 
will  I  deliver  him:  I  will 
set  him  up,  because  he  hath 
known  my  Name. 

15  He  shall  call  upon  me, 
and  I  will  hear  him:  yea. 
I  am  with  him  in  trouble; 
I  will  deliver  him,  and  bring 
him  to  honour. 

16  With  long  life  will  I 
satisfy  him:  and  show  him 
my  salvation. 


Psalm  97.     Dominus  regnavit. 


THE  Lord  is  King,  the 
earth  may  be  glad  there- 
of: yea,  the  multitude  of  the 
isles  may  be  glad  thereof. 

2  Clouds  and  darkness  are 
round  about  him:  righteous- 
ness and  judgment  are  the 
habitation  of  his  seat. 

3  There  shall  go  a  fire 
before  him:  and  burn  up 
his  enemies  on  every  side. 

4  His  lightnings  gave  shine 
unto  the  world:  the  earth 
saw  it,  and  was  afraid. 

5  The  hills  melted  like 
wax  at  the  presence  of  the 
Lord:  at  the  presence  of 
the  Lord  of  the  whole  earth. 

6  The     heavens     have     de- 


clared his  righteousness:  and 
all  the  people  have  seen  his 
glory. 

7  Confounded  be  all  they 
that  worship  carved  images, 
and  that  delight  in  vain 
gods:  worship  him,  all  ye 
gods. 

8  Sion  heard  of  it,  and 
rejoiced:  and  the  daughters 
of  Judah  were  glad,  because 
of   thy   judgments,   O   Lord. 

9  For  thou,  Lord,  art  higher 
than  all  that  are  in  the 
earth:  thou  art  exalted  far 
above  all  gods. 

10  O  ye  that  love  the  Lord, 
see  that  ye  hate  the  thing 
which  is  evil:    the  Lord  pre- 


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119 


serveth  the  souls  of  his  saints; 
he  shall  deliver  them  from 
the  hand  of  the  ungodly. 

11  There    is    sprung    up    a 
light  for  the  righteous:    and 


joyful    gladness    for    such    as 
are  true-hearted. 

12  Rejoice  in  the  Lord,  ye 
righteous:  and  give  thanks  for 
a  remembrance  of  his  holiness. 


Psalm  99.     Dominus  rcgnavit. 


THE  Lord  is  King,  be  the 
people  never  so  impa- 
tient: he  sitteth  between 
the  Cherubim,  be  the  earth 
never  so  unquiet. 

2  The  Lord  is  great  in 
Sion:  and  high  above  all 
people. 

3  They  shall  give  thanks 
unto  thy  Name:  which  is 
great,    wonderful,    and    holy. 

4  The  King's  power  loveth 
judgment;  thou  hast  pre- 
pared equity:  thou  hast 
executed  judgment  and  right- 
eousness in  Jacob. 

5  O  magnify  the  Lord  our 
God:  and  fall  down  before 
his  footstool;    for  he  is  holy. 


6  Moses  and  Aaron  among 
his  priests,  and  Samuel 
among  such  as  call  upon 
his  Name:  these  called  upon 
the  Lord,  and  he  heard 
them. 

7  He  spake  unto  them  out 
of  the  cloudy  pillar:  for 
they  kept  his  testimonies,  and 
the  law  that  he  gave  them. 

8  Thou  heardest  them,  O 
Lord  our  God:  thou  for- 
gavest  them,  O  God,  and 
punishedst  their  own  inven- 
tions. 

9  O  magnify  the  Lord  our 
God,  and  worship  him  upon 
his  holy  hill:  for  the  Lord 
our  God  is  holy. 


Psalm  103.     Benedic,  anima  mea. 


PRAISE  the  Lord,  O  my 
soul:  and  all  that  is 
within  me,  praise  his  holy 
Name. 

2  Praise  the  Lord,  O  my 
soul:  and  forget  not  all  his 
benefits: 

3  Who  forgiveth  all  thy  sin: 
and  healeth  all  thine  in- 
firmities; 

4  Who  saveth  thy  life  from 
*  destruction:      and    crowneth 


thee  with  mercy  and  loving- 
kiadness; 

5  Who  satisfieth  thy  mouth 
with  good  things:  making  thee 
young  and  lusty  as  an  eagle. 

6  The  Lord  executeth  right- 
eousness and  judgment:  for 
all  them  that  are  oppressed 
with  wrong. 

7  He  showed  his  ways  unto 
Moses:  his  works  unto  the 
children  of  Israel. 


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8  The  Lord  is  full  of  com- 
passion and  mercy:  long- 
suffering,  and  of  great  good- 
ness. 

9  He  will  not  alway  be 
chiding:  neither  keepeth  he 
his  anger  for  ever. 

10  He  hath  not  dealt  with 
us  after  our  sins:  nor  re- 
warded us  according  to  our 
wickednesses. 

11  For  look  how  high  the 
heaven  is  in  comparison  of 
the  earth:  so  great  is  his 
mercy  also  toward  them  that 
fear  him. 

12  Look  how  wide  also  the 
east  is  from  the  west:  so 
far  hath  he  set  our  sins  from 
us. 

13  Yea,  like  as  a  father 
pitieth  his  own  children: 
even  so  is  the  Lord  merciful 
unto  them  that  fear  him. 

14  For  he  knoweth  whereof 
we  are  made:  he  remera- 
bereth  that  we  are  but  dust. 

15  The  days  of  man  are 
but  as  grass:  for  he  flourish- 
eth  as  a  flower  of  the  field. 


16  For  as  soon  as  the  wind 
goeth  over  it,  it  is  gone: 
and  the  place  thereof  shall 
know  it  no  more. 

17  But  the  merciful  good- 
ness of  the  Lord  endureth 
for  ever  and  ever  upon  them 
that  fear  him:  and  his 
righteousness  upon  children's 
children; 

18  Even  upon  such  as  keep 
his  covenant:  and  think 
upon  his  commandments  to 
do  them. 

19  The  Lord  hath  prepared 
his  seat  in  heaven:  and  his 
kingdom  ruleth  over  all. 

20  O  praise  the  Lord,  ye 
angels  of  his,  ye  that  excel 
in  strength:  ye  that  ful- 
fil his  commandment,  and 
hearken  unto  the  voice  of 
his  words. 

21  O  praise  the  Lord,  ail 
ye  his  hosts:  ye  servants 
of  his  that  do  his  pleasure. 

22  O  speak  good  of  the 
Lord,  all  ye  works  of  his, 
in  all  places  of  his  dominion: 
praise  thou  the  Lord,  O 
my  soul. 


Psalm  116.     Dilexi,  quoniam. 


I  AM  well  pleased:    that  the 
Lord  hath  heard  the  voice 
of  my  prayer; 

2  That  he  hath  inclined  his 
ear  unto  me:  therefore  will 
I  call  upon  him  as  long  as  I 
live. 

3  The  snares  of  death  com- 


passed me  round  about:  and 
the  pains  of  hell  gat  hold  upon 
me. 

4  I  shall  find  trouble  and 
heaviness,  and  I  will  call 
upon  the  Name  of  the  Lord: 
O  Lord,  I  beseech  thee, 
deliver  my  soul. 


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5  Gracious  is  the  Lord. 
and  righteous:  yea,  our  God 
is  merciful. 

6  The  Lord  preeerveth  the 

simple:      I     was    in    misery, 
and  he  helped  me. 

7  Turn  again  then  unto  thy 
rest,  O  my  soul:  for  the  Lord 
hath  rewarded  thee. 

8  And  why?  thou  hast 
delivered  my  soul  from  death: 
mine  eyes  from  tears,  and 
my  feet  from  falling. 

9  I  will  walk  before  the 
Lord:  in  the  land  of  the 
living. 

10  I  believed,  and  there- 
fore will  I  speak;  but  I 
was  sore  troubled:  I  said 
in  my  haste,  All  men  are 
liars. 

11  What  reward  shall  I 
give  unto  the  Lord:  for 
all  the  benefits  that  he  hath 
done  unto  me? 


12  I  will  receive  the  cup 
of  salvation:  and  call  upon 
the  Name  of  the  Lord. 

13  I  will  pay  my  vows  now 
in  the  presence  of  ail  his 
people:  right  dear  in  the 
sight  of  the  Lord  is  the 
death  of  his  saints. 

14  Behold,  O  Lord,  how 
that  I  am  thy  servant:  I 
am  thy  servant,  and  the 
son  of  thine  handmaid;  thou 
hast  broken  my  bonds  in 
sunder. 

15  I  will  offer  to  thee  the 
sacrifice  of  thanksgiving :  and 
will  call  upon  the  Name  of 
the  Lord. 

16  I  will  pay  my  vows 
unto  the  Lord,  in  the 
sight  of  all  his  people: 
in  the  courts  of  the  Lord's 
house,  even  in  the  midst 
of  thee,  O  Jerusalem.  Praise 
the  Lord. 


Psalm   130.     De  profundis. 


OUT    of    the    deep    have    I 
called  unto  thee,  O  Lord: 
Lord,  hear  my  voice. 

2  O  let  thine  ears  consider 
well:  the  voice  of  my  com- 
plaint. 

3  If  thou,  Lord,  wilt  be 
extreme  to  mark  what  is 
done  amiss:  O  Lord,  who 
may  abide  it? 

4  For  there  is  mcr-'v  with 
thee:  therefore  shalt  thou 
be  feared. 


5  I  look  for  the  Lord; 
my  soul  doth  wait  for  him: 
in  his  word  is  my  trust. 

6  My  soul  fleeth  unto  the 
Lord:  before  the  morning 
watch,  I  say,  before  the 
morning  watch. 

7  O  Israel,  trust  in  the 
Lord,  for  with  the  Lord 
there  is  mercy:  and  with 
him  is  plenteous  redemption. 

8  And  he  shall  redeem 
Israel:    from  all  his  sins. 


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Psalm   139.     Domine,  probasti. 


OLORD,  thou  hast  search- 
ed me  out,  and  known 
me :  thou  knowest  my  down- 
sitting,  and  mine  up-rising; 
thou  understandest  my 
thoughts  long  before. 

2  Thou  art  about  my  path, 
and  about  my  bed:  and 
spiest  out  all  my  ways. 

3  For  lo,  there  is  not  a  word 
in  my  tongue:  but  thou, 
O  Lord,  knowest  it  alto- 
gether. 

4  Thou  hast  fashioned  me 
behind  and  before:  and  laid 
thine  hand  upon  me. 

5  Such  knowledge  is  too 
wonderful  and  excellent  for 
me:    I  cannot  attain  unto  it. 

6  Whither  shall  I  go  then 
from  thy  Spirit:  or  whither 
shall  I  go  then  from  thy 
presence? 

7  If  I  climb  up  into  heaven, 
thou  art  there:  if  I  go  down 
to  hell,  thou  art  there  also. 

8  If  I  take  the  wings  of 
the  morning:  and  remain  in 
the  uttermost  parts  of  the 
sea; 

9  Even  there  also  shall  thy 
hand  lead  me:  and  thy 
right  hand   shall  hold   me. 

10  If  I  say,  Peradventure 
the  darkness  shall  cover 
me:  then  shall  my  night 
be  turned  to  day. 

11  Yea,  the  darkness  is  no 
darkness  with  thee,  but  the 
night  is  as  clear  as  the  day: 


the    darkness    and    light    to 
thee  are  both  alike. 

12  For  my  reins  are  thine: 
thou  hast  covered  me  in 
my  mother's  womb. 

13  I  will  give  thanks  unto 
thee,  for  I  am  fearfully  and 
wonderfully  made:  marvel- 
lous are  thy  works,  and  that 
my  soul  knoweth  right  well. 

14  My  bones  are  not  hid 
from  thee:  though  I  be  made 
secretly,  and  fashioned  be- 
neath in  the  earth. 

15  Thine  eyes  did  see  my 
substance,  yet  being  imper- 
fect: and  in  thy  book  were 
all  my  members  written ; 

16  Which  day  by  day  were 
fashioned:  when  as  yet 
there  was  none  of  them. 

17  How  dear  are  thy  coun- 
sels unto  me,  O  God:  O 
how  great  is  the  sum  of 
them ! 

18  If  I  tell  them,  they  are 
more  in  number  than  the 
sand:  when  I  wake  up,  I 
am  present  with  thee. 

19  Wilt  thou  not  slay  the 
wicked,  O  God:  Depart 
from  me,  ye  blood-thirsty 
men. 

20  For  they  speak  unright- 
eously against  thee:  and 
thine  enemies  take  thy  Name 
in  vain. 

21  Do  not  I  hate  them, 
O     Lord,     that     hate     thee: 


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and  am  not  I  grieved  with 
those  that  rise  u;>  against 
thee? 

22  Yea,  I  hate  them  right 
sore:  even  as  though  they 
were  mine  enemies. 

23  Try    me,     O    God,     and 


my 
ex- 


seek      the      ground      of 
heart ;      prove    me,    and 
amine  my  thoughts. 

24  Look  well  if  there  be 
any  way  of  wickedness  in 
me:  and  lead  me  in  the  way 
everlasting. 


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ST.    MATTHEW. 
Chapter  V. 


AND  seeing  the  multitudes, 
he  went  up  into  the 
mountain:  and  when  he  had 
sat  down,  his  disciples  came 
unto  him: 

2  And  he  opened  his  mouth 
and  taught  them,  saying, 

3  Blessed  are  the  poor  in 
spirit:  for  theirs  is  the 
kingdom  of  heaven. 

4  Blessed  are  they  that 
mourn:  for  they  shall  be 
comforted. 

5  Blessed  are  the  meek:  for 
they  shall  inherit  the  earth. 

6  Blessed  are  they  that 
hunger  and  thirst  after  right- 
eousness: for  they  shall  be 
filled. 

7  Blessed  are  the  merciful: 
for  they  shall  obtain  mercy. 

8  Blessed  are  the  pure  in 
heart:  for  they  shall  see  God. 

9  Blessed  are  the  peace- 
makers: for  they  shall  be 
called  sons  of  God. 

10  Blessed  are  they  that 
have  been  persecuted  for 
righteousness'  sake:  for 
theirs  is  the  kingdom  of 
heaven. 


11  Blessed  are  ye  when 
men  shall  reproach  you,  and 
persecute  you,  and  say  all 
manner  of  evil  against  you 
falsely,  for  my  sake. 

12  Rejoice,  and  be  exceed- 
ing glad:  for  great  is  your 
reward  in  heaven:  for  so 
persecuted  they  the  prophets 
that  were  before  you. 

13  Ye  are  the  salt  of  the 
earth:  but  if  the  salt  have 
lost  its  savor,  wherewith  shall 
it  be  salted?  it  is  thence- 
forth good  for  nothing,  but 
to  be  cast  out  and  trodden 
under  foot  of  men. 

14  Ye  are  the  light  of  the 
world.  A  city  set  on  a  hill 
cannot  be  hid. 

15  Neither  do  men  light  a 
lamp,  and  put  it  under  the 
bushel,  but  on  the  stand; 
and  it  shineth  unto  all  that 
are  in  the  house. 

16  Even  so  let  your  light 
shine  before  men;  that  they 
may  see  your  good  works, 
and  glorify  your  Father  who 
is  in  heaven. 


ST.    MATTHEW 
Chapter  VI. 


AND  when  ye  pray,  ye  shall 
not  be  as  the  hypocrites: 
for  they  love  to  stand  and  pray 
in  the  synagogues  and  in  the 


corners  of  the  streets,  that 
they  may  be  seen  of  men. 
Verily  I  say  unto  you,  They 
have  received  their  reward. 


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6  But  thou,  when  thou  pray- 
est,  enter  into  thine  inner 
chamber,  and  having  shut 
thy  door,  pray  to  thy  Father 
who  is  in  secret,  and  thy 
Father  who  seeth  in  secret 
shall  recompense  thee. 

7  And  in  praying  use  not 
vain  repeti  ions,  as  the  Gen- 
tiles do:  for  they  think  that 
they  shall  be  heard  for  their 
much  speaking. 

8  Be  not  therefore  like  unto 
them:  for  your  Father  know- 
eth  what  things  ye  have 
need  of,   before  ye  ask  him. 

9  After  this  manner  there- 
fore pray  ye:  Our  Father 
who  art  in  heaven,  Hallowed 
be  thv  name. 


10  Thy  kingdom  come.  Thy 
will  be  done,  as  in  heaven, 
so  on  earth. 

1 1  Give  us  this  day  our 
daily  bread. 

12  And  forgive  us  our  debts, 
as  we  also  have  forgiven  our 
debtors. 

13  And  bring  us  not  into 
temptation,  but  deliver  us 
from  the  evil  one. 

14  For  if  ye  forgive  men 
their  trespasses,  your  heav- 
enly Father  will  also  forgive 
you. 

15  But  if  ye  forgive  not 
men  their  trespasses,  neither 
will  your  Father  forgive  your 
trespasses. 


ST.    LUKE. 
Chapter  VIII. 


A  XD  when  a  great  multi- 
■£*•  tude  came  together,  and 
they  of  every  city  resorted 
unto  him,  he  spake  by  a 
parable: 

5  The  sower  went  forth  to 
sow  his  seed:  and  as  he 
sowed,  some  fell  by  the  way 
side;  and  it  was  trodden 
under  foot,  and  the  birds 
of    the    heaven    devoured    it. 

6  And  other  fell  on  the  rock; 
and  as  soon  as  it  grew,  it 
withered  away,  because  it 
had  no  moisture. 

7  And  other  fell  amidst  the 
thorns;  and  the  thoins  grew 
with  it,  and  choked  it. 


8  And  other  fell  into  the 
good  ground,  and  grew,  and 
brought  forth  fruit  a  hun- 
dredfold. As  he  said  these 
things,  he  cried,  He  that 
hath  ears  to  hear,  let  him 
hear. 

9  And  his  disciples  asked 
him  what  this  parable  might 
be. 

10  And  he  said,  Unto  you 
it  is  given  to  know  the 
mysteries  of  the  kingdom  of 
God:  but  to  the  rest  in 
parables;  that  seeing  they 
may  not  see,  and  hearing 
they  may  not  understand. 

11  Now  the  parable  is  this: 


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The    seed    is    the    word     of 
God. 

12  And  those  by  the  way  side 
are  they  that  have  heard; 
then  eometh  the  devil,  and 
taketh  away  the  word  from 
their  heart,  that  they  may 
not  believe  and  be  saved. 

13  And  those  on  the  rock 
are  they  who,  when  they 
have  heard,  receive  the  word 
with  joy;  and  these  have  no 
root,  who  for  a  while  believe, 
and  in  time  of  temptation 
fall  away. 


14  And  that  which  fell 
among  the  thorns,  these  are 
they  that  have  heard,  and 
as  they  go  on  their  way 
they  are  choked  with  cares 
and  riches  and  pleasures  of 
this  life,  and  bring  no  fruit 
to  perfection. 

15  And  that  in  the  good 
ground,  these  are  such  as 
in  an  honest  and  good  heart, 
having  heard  the  word,  hold 
it  fast,  and  bring  forth  fruit 
with  patience. 


ST.    LUKE. 
Chapter  X. 


AND  turning  to  the  dis- 
ciples, he  said  privately, 
Blessed  are  the  eyes  which 
see   the   things   that  ye   see; 

24  For  I  say  unto  you,  that 
many  prophets  and  kings 
desired  to  see  the  things 
which  ye  see,  and  saw  them 
not;  and  to  hear  the  things 
which  ye  hear,  and  heard 
them  not. 

25  And  behold,  a  certain 
lawyer  stood  up  and  made 
trial  of  him,  saying,  Teacher, 
what  shall  I  do  to  inherit 
eternal  life? 

26  And  he  said  unto  him, 
What  is  written  in  the  law? 
how  readest  thou? 

27  And  he  answering  said, 
Thou  shalt  love  the  Lord 
thy  God  with  all  thy  heart, 
and    with    all    thy    soul,    and 


with  all  thy  strength,  and 
with  all  thy  mind;  and  thy 
neighbor  as  thyself. 

28  And  he  said  unto  him, 
Thou  hast  answered  right: 
this  do,  and  thou  shalt  live. 

29  But  he,  desiring  to  jus- 
tify himself,  said  unto  Jesus, 
And  who  is  my  neighbor? 

30  Jesus  made  answer  and 
said,  A  certain  man  was 
going  down  from  Jerusalem 
to  Jericho;  and  he  fell 
among  robbers,  who  both 
stripped  him  and  beat  him, 
and  departed,  leaving  him 
half  dead. 

31  And  by  chance  a  cer- 
tain priest  was  going  down 
that  way:  and  when  he 
saw  him,  he  passed  by  on 
the  other  side. 

32  And    in    like    manner    a 


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Levite  also,  when  he  came 
to  the  "place,  and  saw  him, 
passed  by  on  the  other  side. 

33  But  a  certain  Samaritan, 
as  he.  journeyed,  came  where 
he  was:  and  when  he  saw 
him,  he  was  moved  with 
compassion, 

34  And  came  to  him,  and 
bound  up  his  wounds,  pour- 
ing on  them  oil  and  wine; 
and  he  set  him  on  his  own 
beast,  and  brought  him  to 
an  inn,  and  took  care  of  him. 


'->')  And  on  the  morrow  he 
took  out  two  shillings,  and 
gave  them  to  the  host,  and 
said,  Take  care  of  him;  and 
whatsoever  thou  spendest 
more,  I,  when  I  come  back 
again,  will  repay  thee. 

36  Which  of  these  three, 
thinkest  thou,  proved  neigh- 
bor unto  him  that  fell  among 
the  robbers? 

37  And  he  said,  He  that 
showed  mercy  on  him.  And 
Jesus  said  unto  him,  Go, 
and  do  thou  likewise. 


ST.    LUKE. 
Chapter  XV. 


AND    he    said,    A    certain 
man  had  two  sons: 

12  And  the  younger  of 
them  said  to  his  father, 
Father,  give  me  the  portion 
of  thy  substance  that  falleth 
to  me.  And  he  divided 
unto  them  his  living. 

13  And  not  many  days  after, 
the  younger  son  gathered  all 
together  and  took  his  jour- 
ney into  a  far  country;  and 
there  he  wasted  his  substance 
with  riotous  living. 

14  And  when  he  had  spent 
all,  there  arose  a  mighty 
famine  in  that  country;  and 
he  began  to  be  in  want. 

15  And  he  went  and  joined 
himself  to  one  of  the  citizens 
of  that  country;  and  he  sent 
him  into  his  fields  to  feed 
swine. 


16  And  he  would  fain  have 
filled  his  belly  with  the 
husks  that  the  swine  did 
eat:  and  no  man  gave  unto 
him. 

17  But  when  he  came  to 
himself  he  said,  How  many 
hired  servants  of  my  father's 
have  bread  enough  and  to 
spare,  and  I  perish  here  with 
hunger! 

18  I  will  arise  and  go  to 
my  father,  and  will  say  unto 
him,  Father,  I  have  sinned 
against  heaven,  and  in  thy 
sight : 

19  I  am  no  more  worthy 
to  be  called  thy  son:  make 
me  as  one  of  thy  hired  serv- 
ants. 

20  And  he  arose,  and  came 
to  his  father.  But  while  he 
was  yet   afar   off,    his  father 


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saw  him,  and  was  moved 
with  compassion,  and  ran, 
and  fell  on  his  neck,  and 
kissed  him. 

21  And  the  son  said  unto 
him,  Father,  I  have  sinned 
against  heaven,  and  in  thy 
sight:  I  am  no  more  worthy 
to  be  called  thy  son. 

22  But  the  father  said  to 
his  servants,  Bring  forth 
quickly  the  best  robe,  and 
put  it  on  him;  and  put  a 
ring  on  his  hand,  and  shoes 
on  his  feet: 

23  And  bring  the  fatted  calf, 
and  kill  it,  and  let  us  eat,  and 
make  merry: 

24  For  this  my  son  was 
dead,  and  is  alive  again; 
he  was  lost,  and  is  found. 
And  they  began  to  be  merry. 

25  Now  his  elder  son  was 
in  the  field:  and  as  he  came 
and  drew  nigh  to  the  house, 
he  heard  music  and  dancing. 

26  And  he  called  to  him 
one  of  the  servants,  and 
inquired  what  these  things 
might  be. 


27  And  he  said  unto  him, 
Thy  brother  is  come;  ana 
thy  father  hath  killed  the 
fatted  calf,  because  he  hath 
received  him  safe  and  sound. 

28  But  he  was  angry,  and 
would  not  go  in:  and  his 
father  came  out,  and  en- 
treated him. 

29  But  he  answered  and 
said  to  his  father,  Lo,  these 
many  years  do  I  serve  thee, 
and  I  never  transgressed  a 
commandment  of  thine;  and 
yei  thou  never  gavest  me  a 
kid,  that  I  might  make  merry 
with  my  friends: 

30  But  when  this  thy  son 
came,  who  hath  devoured 
thy  living  with  harlots,  thou 
killedst  for  him  the  fatted 
calf. 

31  And  he  said  unto  him, 
Son,  thou  art  ever  with  me, 
and  all  that  is  mine  is  thine. 

32  But  it  was  meet  to  make 
merry  and  be  glad:  for  this 
thy  brother  was  dead,  and 
is  alive  again,  and  was  lost, 
and  is  found. 


ST.   JOHN. 
Chapter  I. 


IN  the  beginning  was  the 
Word,  and  the  Word  was 
with  God,  and  the  Word  wras 
God. 

2  The  same  was  in  the  be- 
ginning with  God. 

3  All     things     were     made 
through    him;     and    without 


him  was  not  anything  made 
that  hath  been  made. 

4  In  him  was  life;  and  the 
life    was    the    light    of    men. 

5  And  the  light  shineth  in 
the  darkness;  and  the  dark- 
ness apprehended  it  not. 

6  There  came  a  man,   sent 


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from   God,   whose   name  was 
John. 

7  The  same  came  for  wit- 
ness, that  he  might  bear 
witness  of  the  light,  that 
all  might  believe  through 
him. 

8  He  was  not  the  light,  but 
came  that  he  might  bear 
witness  of  the  light. 

9  There  was  the  true  light, 
( ten  the  light  which  lighteth 
every  man,  coming  into  the 
world. 

10  He  was  in  the  world, 
and  the  world  was  made 
through  him,  and  the  world 
knew  him  not. 


11  He  came  unto  his  own, 
and  they  that  were  his  own 
received  him  not. 

12  But  as  many  as  received 
him,  to  them  gave  he  the 
right  to  become  children  of 
God,  even  to  them  that  be- 
lieve on  his  name: 

13  Who  were  born,  not  of 
blood,  nor  of  the  will  of  the 
flesh,  nor  of  the  will  of  man, 
but  of  God. 

14  And  the  Word  became 
flesh,  and  dwelt  among  us 
(and  we  beheld  his  glory, 
glory  as  of  the  only  begotten 
from  the  Father),  full  of 
grace  and  truth. 


ST.    JOHN. 
Chapter  III. 


NOW  there  was  a  man  of  the 
Pharisees,    named  Nico- 
demus,  a  ruler  of  the  Jews : 

2  The  same  came  unto  him 
by  night,  and  said  to  him, 
Rabbi,  we  know  that  thou 
art  a  teacher  come  from 
God;  for  no  one  can  do 
these  signs  that  thou  doest, 
except  God  be  with  him. 

3  Jesus  answered  and  said 
unto  him,  Verily,  verily,  I 
say  unto  thee,  Except  one 
be  born  anew,  he  cannot  see 
the  kingdom  of  God. 

4  Nicodemus  saith  unto  him, 
How    can    a    man    be    born 


when    he 


a 

is 


old?      can    he 


enter  a  second  time  into  his 
mother's  womb,  and  be  born? 


5  Jesus  answered,  Verily, 
verily,  I  say  unto  thee, 
Except  one  be  born  of  water 
and  the  Spirit,  he  cannot 
enter  into  the  kingdom  of 
God. 

6  That  which  is  born  of 
the  flesh  is  flesh;  and  that 
which  is  born  of  the  Spirit 
is  spirit. 

7  Marvel  not  that  I  said 
unto  thee,  Ye  must  be  born 
anew\ 

8  The  wind  bloweth  where 
it  will,  and  thou  nearest 
the  voice  thereof,  but  know- 
est  not  whence  it  cometh, 
and  whither  it  goeth:  so 
is  every  one  that  is  born 
of  the  Spirit. 


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9  Xicodemus  answered  and 
said  unto  him,  How  can 
these  things  be? 

10  Jesus  answered  and  said 
unto  him,  Art  thou  the 
teacher  of  Israel,  and  under- 
standest    not    these    things? 

11  Verily,  verily,  I  say  unto 
thee,  We  speak  that  which 
we  know,  and  bear  witness 
of  that  which  we  have  seen; 
and  ye  receive  not  our  wit- 
ness. 

12  If  I  told  you  earthly 
things  and  ye  believe  not, 
how  shall  ye  believe  if  I 
tell  you  heavenly  things? 

13  And  no  one  hath  as- 
cended into  heaven,  but  he 
that  descended  out  of  heav- 
en, even  the  Son  of  man, 
who  is  in  heaven. 

14  And  as  Moses  lifted  up 
the  serpent  in  the  wilder- 
ness, even  so  must  the  Son 
of  man  be  lifted  up; 

15  That  whosoever  believ- 
eth  mav  in  him  have  eternal 
life. 

16  For  God  so  loved  the 
world,  that  he  gave  his  only 
begotten    Son,    that    whoso- 


ever believeth  on  him  should 
not  perish,  but  have  eternal 
life. 

17  For  God  sent  not  the 
Son  into  the  world  to  judge 
the  world;  but  that  the 
world  should  be  saved 
through  him. 

18  He  that  believeth  on 
him  is  not  judged:  he  that 
believeth  not  hath  been 
judged  already,  because  he 
hath  not  believed  on  the 
name  of  the  only  begotten 
Son  of  God. 

19  And  this  is  the  judg- 
ment, that  the  light  is  come 
into  the  world,  and  men 
loved  the  darkness  rather 
than  the  light;  for  their 
works  were  evil. 

20  For  every  one  that  doeth 
evil    hateth    the    light,    and 
cometh     not     to 
lest     his     works 
reproved. 

21  But  he  that 
truth  cometh  to 
that  his  works 
made     manifest, 


the     light, 
should     be 


doeth    the 

the    light, 

may     be 

that     they 


have  been  wrought  in  God. 


LET    not    your    heart    be 
troubled:   believe  in  God, 
believe  also  in  me. 

2  In  my  Father's  house  are 
many  mansions;  if  it  were  not 
so,  I  would  have  told  you;  for 


ST.   JOHN. 

Chapter  XIV. 

I  go  to  prepare  a  place  for  you. 
3  And  if  I  go  and  prepare 
a  place  for  you,  I  come 
again,  and  will  receive  you 
unto  myself;  that  where 
I  am,  there  ye  may  be  also. 


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4  And  whither  I  go,  ye 
know  the  way. 

5  Thomas  saith  unto  him, 
Lord,  we  know  not  whither 
thou  goest ;  how  know  we 
the  way? 

6  Jesus  saith  unto  him,  I 
am  the  way,  and  the  truth, 
and  the  life:  no  one  cometh 
unto  the  Father,  but  by 
me. 

7  If  ye  had  known  me,  ye 
would  have  known  my  Father 
also:  from  henceforth  ye 
know  him,  and  have  seen 
him. 

8  Philip  saith  unto  him, 
Lord,  show  us  the  Father, 
and  it  sufficeth  us. 

9  Jesus  saith  unto  him, 
Have  I  been  so  long  time 
writh  you,  and  dost  thou  not 
know  me,  Philip?  he  that 
hath  seen  me  hath  seen  the 
Father;  how  sayest  thou, 
Show  us  the  Father? 

10  Believest  thou  not  that 
I  am  in  the  Father,  and  the 
Father  in  me?  the  words 
that  I  say  unto  you  I  speak 
not  from  myself:  but  the 
Father  abiding  in  me  doeth 
his  works. 

11  Believe  me  that  I  am 
in  the  Father,  and  the 
Father  in  me:  or  else  be- 
lieve me  for  the  very  works' 
sake. 

12  Verily,  verily,  I  say  unto 
you,  He  that  believeth  on 
me,  the  works  that  I  do  shaH 


he  do  also:  and  greater  works 
than  these  shall  he  do;  be- 
cause I  go  unto  the  Father. 

13  And  whatsoever  ye  shall 
ask  in  my  name,  that  will  I 
do,  that  the  Father  may  be 
glorified  in  the  Son. 

14  If  ye  shall  ask  anything 
in  my  name,  that  will  I  do. 

15  If  ye  love  me,  ye  will 
keep  my  commandments. 

16  And  I  will  pray  the 
Father,  and  he  shall  give 
you  another  Comforter,  that 
he  may  be  with  you  for  ever, 

17  Even  the  Spirit  of  truth: 
whom  the  world  cannot  re- 
ceive; for  it  beholdeth  him 
not,  neither  knoweth  him: 
ye  know  him;  for  he  abid- 
eth  with  you,  and  shall  be 
in  you. 

18  I  will  not  leave  you 
desolate:     I  come  unto  you. 

19  Yet  a  little  wrhile,  and 
the  world  beholdeth  me  no 
more;  but  ye  behold  me: 
because  I  live,  ye  shall  live 
also. 

20  In  that  day  ye  shall 
know  that  I  am  in  my 
Father,  and  ye  in  me,  and 
I  in  you. 

21  He  that  hath  my  com- 
mandments, and  keepeth 
them,  he  it  is  that  loveth 
me:  and  he  that  loveth 
me  shall  be  loved  of  my 
Father,  and  I  will  love  him. 
and  will  manifest  myself 
unto  him. 


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ST.   JOHN. 
Chapter  XV. 


THIS  is  my  commandment, 
that  ye  love  one  another, 
even  as  I  have  loved  you. 

13  Greater  love  hath  no 
man  than  this,  that  a  man 
lay  down  his  life  for  his 
friends. 

14  Ye  are  my  friends,  if 
ye  do  the  things  which  I 
command  you. 

15  No  longer  do  I  call  you 
servants;  for  the  servant 
knoweth  not  what  his  lord 
doeth:  but  I  have  called 
you  friends;  for  all  things 
that  I  heard  from  my  Father 
I  have  made  known  unto  you. 

16  Ye  did  not  choose  me, 
but  I  chose  you,  and  ap- 
pointed you,  that  ye  should 
go  and  bear  fruit,  and  that 
your  fruit  should  abide:  that 
whatsoever  ye  shall  ask  of 
the  Father  in  my  name,  he 
may  give  it  you. 

17  These  things  I  command 
you,  that  ye  may  love  one 
another. 

18  If  the  world  hateth  you, 
ye  know  that  it  hath  hated 
me  before  it  hated  you. 

19  If  ye  were  of  the  world, 
the  world  would  love  its 
own:  but  because  ye  are 
not  of  the  world,  but  I 
chose  you  out  of  the  world, 
therefore  the  world  hateth 
you. 


20  Remember  the  word  that 
I  said  unto  you,  A  servant 
is  not  greater  than  his  lord. 
If  they  persecuted  me,  they 
will  also  persecute  you;  if 
they  kept  my  word,  they 
will  keep  yours  also. 

21  But  all  these  things  will 
they  do  unto  you  for  my 
name's  sake,  because  they 
know  not  him  that  sent  me. 

22  If  I  had  not  come  and 
spoken  unto  them,  they 
had  not  had  sin:  but  now 
they  have  no  excuse  for 
their  sin. 

23  He  that  hateth  me  hateth 
my  Father  also. 

24  If  I  had  not  done  among 
them  the  works  which  none 
other  did,  they  had  not  had 
sin:  but  now  have  they  both 
seen  and  hated  both  me  and 
my  Father. 

25  But  this  cometh  to  pass, 
that  the  word  may  be  ful- 
filled that  is  written  in  their 
law,  They  hated  me  without 
a  cause. 

26  But  when  the  Comforter 
is  come,  whom  I  will  send 
unto  you  from  the  Father, 
even  the  Spirit  of  truth,  which 
proceedeth  from  the  Father, 
he  shall  bear  witne33  of 
me: 

27  And  ye  also  bear  wit- 
ness, because  ye  have  been 
with  me  from  the  beginning. 


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I.  CORINTHIANS. 
Chapter  X. 


FOR  I  would  not,  brethren, 
have  you  ignorant,  that 
our  fathers  were  all  under 
the  cloud,  and  all  passed 
through  the  sea; 

2  And  were  all  baptized 
unto  Moses  in  the  cloud 
and  in  the  sea; 

3  And  did  all  eat  the  same 
spiritual  food; 

4  And  did  all  drink  the 
same  spiritual  drink:  for 
they  drank  of  a  spiritual 
rock  that  followed  them: 
and  the  rock  was  Christ. 

5  Howbeit  with  most  of 
them  God  was  not  well 
pleased:  for  they  were  over- 
thrown in  the  wilderness. 

6  Now  these  things  were 
our  examples,  to  the  intent 
we  should  not  lust  after  evil 
things,  as  they  also  lusted. 

7  Neither  be  ye  idolaters, 
as  were  some  of  them;  as 
it  is  written,  The  people 
sat  down  to  eat  and  drink, 
and  rose  up  to  play. 

8  Neither  let  us  commit 
fornication,  as  some  of  them 
committed,    and    fell    in    one 


day   three   and  twenty  thou- 
sand. 

9  Neither  let  us  make  trial 
of  the  Lord,  as  some  of  them 
made  trial,  and  perished  by 
the  serpents. 

10  Neither  murmur  ye,  as 
some  of  them  murmured,  and 
perished  by  the  destroyer. 

11  Now  these  things  hap- 
pened unto  them  by  way  of 
example;  and  they  were 
written  for  our  admonition, 
upon  whom  the  ends  of  the 
ages  are  come. 

12  Wherefore  let  him  that 
thinketh  he  standeth  take 
heed  lest  he  fall. 

13  There  hath  no  tempta- 
tion taken  you  but  such  as 
man  can  bear:  but  God  is 
faithful,  who  will  not  suffer 
you  to  be  tempted  above 
that  ye  are  able;  but  will 
with  the  temptation  make 
also  the  way  of  escape,  that 
ye  may  be  able  to  endure  it. 

14  Wherefore,  my  beloved, 
flee  from  idolatry. 

15  I  speak  as  to  wise  men; 
judge  ye  what  I  say. 


CORINTHIANS. 
Chapter  XIII. 


IF  I  speak  with  the  tongues  of 
men  and  of  angels,  but  have 
not  love,  I  am  become  sounding 
brass,  or  a  clanging  cymbal. 


2  And  if  I  have  the  gift  of 
prophecy,  and  know  all  mys- 
teries and  all  knowledge; 
and    if    I    have    all    faith,    so 


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as  to  remove  mountains, 
but  have  not  love,  I  am 
nothing. 

3  And  if  I  bestow  all  my 
goods  to  feed  the  poor,  and 
if  I  give  my  body  to  be 
burned,  but  have  not  love, 
it  profiteth  me  nothing. 

4  Love  suffereth  long,  and 
is  kind;  love  envieth  not; 
love  vaunteth  not  itself,  is 
not  puffed  up, 

5  Doth  not  behave  itself 
unseemly,  seeketh  not  its 
own,  is  not  provoked,  taketh 
not  account  of  evil; 

6  Rejoiceth  not  in  unright- 
eousness, but  rejoiceth  with 
the  truth; 

7  Beareth  all  things,  believ- 
eth  all  things,  hopeth  all 
things,    endureth    all    things. 

8  Love  never  faileth:  but 
whether  there  be  prophecies, 
they    shall    be    done    away; 


whether  there  be  tongues, 
they  shall  cease;  whether 
there  be  knowledge,  it  shall 
be  done  away. 

9  For  we  know  in  part, 
and    we    prophesy    in    part; 

10  But  when  that  which  is 
perfect  is  come,  that  which 
is  in  part  shall  be  done 
away. 

11  When  I  was  a  child,  I 
spake  as  a  child,  I  felt  as  a 
child,  I  thought  as  a  child: 
now  that  I  am  become  a 
man,  I  have  put  away  child- 
ish things. 

12  For  now  we  see  in  a 
mirror,  darkly;  but  then 
face  to  face:  now  I  know 
in  part;  but  then  shall 
I  know  fully  even  as  also  I 
was  fully  known. 

13  But  now  abideth  faith, 
hope,  love,  these  three;  and 
the  greatest  of  these  is  love. 


I.   CORINTHIANS. 
Chapter  XV. 


BUT  now  hath  Christ  been 
raised  from  the  dead,  the 
flrstfruits  of  them  that  are 
asleep. 

21  For  since  by  man  came 
death,  by  man  came  also 
the  resurrection  of  the  dead. 

22  For  as  in  Adam  all  die, 
so  also  in  Christ  shall  all  be 
made  alive. 

23  But  each  in  his  own 
order:    Christ  the  flrstfruits; 


then  they  that  are  Christ's, 
at  his  coming. 

24  Then  cometh  the  end, 
when  he  shall  deliver  up 
the  kingdom  to  God,  even 
the  Father;  when  he  shall 
have  abolished  all  rule  and 
all  authority  and  power. 

25  For  he  must  reign,  till 
he  hath  put  all  his  enemies 
under  his  feet. 


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2(5  The  last  enemy  that  shall 
be  abolished  is  death. 

27  For,  He  put  all  things 
in  subjection  under  his  feet. 
But  when  he  saith,  All  things 
are  put  in  subjection,  it  is 
evident  that  he  is  excepted 
who  did  subject  all  things 
unto  him. 

28  And  when  all  things 
have  been  subjected  unto 
him,  then  shall  the  Son  also 
himself  be  subjected  to  him 
that  did  subject  all  things 
unto  him,  that  God  may  be 
all  in  all. 

29  Else  what  shall  they  do 
that  are  baptized  for  the 
dead?  If  the  dead  are  not 
raised  at  all,  why  then  are 
they  baptized  for  them? 

30  Why  do  we  also  stand 
in  jeopardy  every  hour? 

31  I  protest  by  that  glory- 
ing in  you,  brethren,  which 
I  have  in  Christ  Jesus  our 
Lord,  I  die  daily. 

32  If  after  the  manner  of 
men  I  fought  with  beasts  at 
Ephesus,  what  doth  it  profit 
me?  If  the  dead  are  not 
raised,  let  us  eat  and  drink, 
for  tomorrow  we  die. 

33  Be  not  deceived:  Evil 
companionships  corrupt  good 
morals. 

34  Awake  to  soberness  right- 
eously, and  sin  not;  for  some 
have  no  knowledge  of  God: 
I  speak  this  to  move  you  to 
shame. 

35  But   some   one   will    say, 


How  are  the  dead  raised? 
and  with  what  manner  of 
body  do  they  come? 

36  Thou  foolish  one,  that 
which  thou  thyself  sowest  is 
not  quickened  except  it  die: 

37  And  that  which  thou 
sowest,  thou  sowest  not  the 
body  that  shall  be,  but  a 
bare  grain,  it  may  chance  of 
wheat,  or  of  some  other  kind ; 

38  But  God  giveth  it  a  body 
even  as  it  pleased  him,  and 
to  each  seed  a  body  of  its 
own. 

39  All  flesh  is  not  the  same 
flesh:  but  there  is  one  flesh 
of  men,  and  another  flesh  of 
beasts,  and  another  flesh  of 
birds,  and  another  of  fishes. 

40  There  are  also  celestial 
bodies,  and  bodies  terres- 
trial: but  the  glory  of  the 
celestial  is  one,  and  the  glory 
of  the  terrestrial  is  another. 

41  There  is  one  glory  of  the 
sun,  and  another  glory  of 
the  moon,  and  another  glory 
of  the  stars;  for  one  star  dif- 
fereth  from  another  star  in 
glory. 

42  So  also  is  the  resurrec- 
tion of  the  dead.  It  is 
sown  in  corruption;  it  is 
raised  in  incorruption: 

43  It  is  sown  in  dishonor; 
it  is  raised  in  glory:  it  is 
sown  in  weakness;  it  is 
raised  in  power: 

44  It  is  sown  a  natural 
body;  it  is  raised  a  spiritual 
body.      If  there  is  a  natural 


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body,  there  is  also  a  spiritual 
body. 

45  So  also  it  is  written, 
The  first  man  Adam  be- 
came a  living  soul.  The  last 
Adam  became  a  life-giving 
spirit. 

46  Howbeit  that  is  not  first 
which  is  spiritual,  but  that 
which  is  natural;  then  that 
which  is  spiritual. 

47  The  first  man  is  of  the 
earth,  earthy:  the  second 
man  is  of  heaven. 

48  As  is  the  earthy,  such 
are  they  also  that  are  earthy: 
and  as  is  the  heavenly,  such 
are  they  also  that  are  heav- 
enly. 

49  And  as  we  have  borne 
the  image  of  the  earthy,  we 
shall  also  bear  the  image  of 
the  heavenly. 

50  Now  this  I  say,  breth- 
ren, that  flesh  and  blood 
cannot  inherit  the  kingdom 
of  God;  neither  doth  cor- 
ruption inherit  incorruption. 

51  Behold,  I  tell  you  a  mys- 
tery: We  all  shall  not  sleep, 
but  we  shall  all  be  changed, 

52  In    a    moment,    in    the 


twinkling  of  an  eye,  at  the 
last  trump:  for  the  trumpet 
shall  sound,  and  the  dead 
shall  be  raised  incorruptible, 
and  we  shall  be  changed. 

53  For  this  corruptible  must 
put  on  incorruption,  and  this 
mortal  must  put  on  immortal- 
ity. 

54  But  when  this  corruptible 
shall  have  put  on  incorrup- 
tion, and  this  mortal  shall 
have  put  on  immortality, 
then  shall  come  to  pass  the 
saying  that  is  written,  Death 
is   swallowed   up   in   victory. 

55  O  death,  where  is  thy 
victory?  O  death,  where  is 
thy  sting? 

56  The  sting  of  death  is 
sin;  and  the  power  of  sin 
is  the  law: 

57  But  thanks  be  to  God, 
who  giveth  us  the  victory 
through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 

58  Wherefore,  my  beloved 
brethren,  be  ye  stedfast, 
unmovable,  always  abound- 
ing in  the  work  of  the  Lord, 
forasmuch  as  ye  know  that 
your  labor  is  not  vain  in  the 
Lord. 


EPHESIANS. 
Chapter  VI. 


FINALLY,     be    strong    in 
the    Lord,     and    in    the 
strength  of  his  might. 

11  Put  on  the  whole  armor  of 
God,    that   ye  may    be   able 


to    stand    against    the    wiles 
of  the  devil. 

12  For  our  wrestling  is  not 
against  flesh  and  blood,  but 
against      the      principalities, 


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against  the  powers,  against  the 
world-rulers  of  this  darkness, 
against  the  spiritual  hosts  of 
wickedness  in  the  heavenly 
places. 

13  Wherefore  take  up  the 
whole  armor  of  God,  that 
ye  may  be  able  to  with- 
stand in  the  evil  day,  and, 
having  done  all,  to  stand. 

14  Stand  therefore,  having 
girded  your  loins  with  truth, 
and  having  put  on  the 
breastplate  of  righteousness, 

15  And    having    shod    your 


feet  with   the  preparation   of 
the  gospel  of  peace; 

16  Withal  taking  up  the 
shield  of  faith,  wherewith  ye 
shall  be  able  to  quench  all 
the  fiery  darts  of  the  evil  one. 

17  And  take  the  helmet  of  sal- 
vation, and  the  sword  of  the 
Spirit,  which  is  the  word  of  God : 

18  With  all  prayer  and 
supplication  praying  at  all 
seasons  in  the  Spirit,  and 
watching  thereunto  in  all 
perseverance  and  supplica- 
tion for  all  the  saints. 


I.  THESSALONIANS. 
Chapter  IV. 


BUT  I  would  not  have  you  to 
be  ignorant,  brethren,  con- 
cerning them  which  are  asleep, 
that  ye  sorrow  not,  even  as 
others  which  have  no  hope. 

14  For  if  we  believe  that 
Jesus  died  and  rose  again, 
even  so  them  also  which 
sleep  in  Jesus  will  God  bring 
with  him. 

15  For  this  we  say  unto  you 
by  the  word  of  the  Lord,  that 
we  which  are  alive  and 
remain  unto  the  coming  of 
the  Lord  shall  not  prevent 
them  which  are  asleep. 


16  For  the  Lord  himself 
shall  descend  from  heaven 
with  a  shout,  with  the  voice 
of  the  archangel,  and  with 
the  trump  of  God:  and  the 
dead  in  Christ  shall  rise 
first: 

17  Then  wTe  which  are  alive 
and  remain  shall  be  caught 
up  together  with  them  in  the 
clouds,  to  meet  the  Lord  in 
the  air:  and  so  shall  we  ever 
be  with  the  Lord. 

18  Wherefore  comfort  one 
another  with  these  words. 


I.  THESSALONIANS. 
Chapter  V. 


BUT  of  the  times  and  the 
seasons,  brethren,  ye  have 
no  need  that  I  write  unto 
you. 


2  For  yourselves  know  per- 
fectly   that   the   day   of   the 
Lord  so  cometh  as  a  thief 
the  night. 


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3  For  when  they  shall  say, 
Peace  and  safety:  then  sud- 
den destruction  cometh  upon 
them,  as  travail  upon  a 
woman  with  child;  and  they 
shall  not  escape. 

4  But  ye,  brethren,  are  not 
in  darkness,  that  that  day 
should  overtake  vou  as  a 
thief. 

5  Ye  are  all  the  children  of 
light,  and  the  children  of  the 
day:  we  are  not  of  the  night, 
nor  of  darkness. 

6  Therefore  let  us  not  sleep, 
as  do  others;  but  let  us 
watch  and  be  sober. 

7  For  they  that  sleep  sleep 
in  the  night :  and  they  that 
be  drunken  are  drunken  in 
the  night. 


8  But  let  us,  who  are  of  the 
day,  be  sober,  putting  on 
the  breastplate  of  faith  and 
love;  and  for  a  helmet,  the 
hope  of  salvation. 

9  For  God  hath  not  ap- 
pointed us  to  wrath,  but  to 
obtain  salvation  by  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ, 

10  Who  died  for  us,  that, 
whether  we  wake  or  sleep,  we 
should  live  together  with  him. 

11  Wherefore  comfort  your- 
selves together,  and  edify 
one  another,  even  as  also 
ye  do. 

12  And  we  beseech  you, 
brethren,  to  know  them 
which  labour  among  you, 
and  are  over  you  in  the 
Lord,  and  admonish  you. 


HEBREWS. 
Chapter  XI. 


AND  what  shall  I  more  say? 
for  the  time  will  fail  me  if 
I  tell  of  Gideon,  Barak,  Sam- 
son, Jephthah;  of  David  and 
Samuel  and  the  prophets: 

33  Who  through  faith  sub- 
dued kingdoms,  wrought 
righteousness,  obtained  prom- 
ises, stopped  the  mouths  of 
lions, 

34  Quenched  the  power  of 
fire,  escaped  the  edge  of  the 
sword,  from  weakness  were 
made  strong,   waxed   mighty 

war,     turned     to     flight 


in 


armies  of  aliens. 
35  Women     received 


their 


dead  by  a  resurrection:  and 
others  were  tortured,  not 
accepting  their  deliverance; 
that  they  might  obtain  a 
better  resurrection: 

36  And  others  had  trial 
of  mockings  and  scourgings, 
yea,  moreover  of  bonds  and 
imprisonment : 

37  They  were  stoned,  they 
were  sawn  asunder,  they 
were  tempted,  they  were 
slain  with  the  sword:  they 
went  about  in  sheepskins, 
in  goatskins;  being  destitute, 
afflicted,  ill-treated 

38  (Of  whom  the  world  was 


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not  worthy),  wandering  in 
deserts  and  mountains  and 
eaves,  and  the  holes  of  the 
earth. 

39  And     these     all,     having 
had   witness   borne   to   them 


through  their  faith,   received 
not  the  promise, 

40  God  having  provided 
some  better  thing  concerning 
us,  that  apart  from  us  they 
should  not  be  made  perfect. 


HEBREWS. 
Chapter  XII. 


THEREFORE  let  us  also, 
seeing  we  are  compassed 
about  with  so  great  a  cloud 
of  witnesses,  lay  aside  every 
weight,  and  the  sin  which 
doth  so  easily  beset  us,  and 
let  us  run  with  patience  the 
race  that  is  set  before  us, 


2  Looking  unto  Jesus  the 
author  and  perfecter  of  our 
faith,  who  for  the  joy  that 
was  set  before  him  endured 
the  cross,  despising  shame, 
and  hath  sat  down  at  the 
right  hand  of  the  throne  of 
God. 


I.    PETER. 
Chapter  IV. 


FORASMUCH  then  as 
Christ  hath  suffered  for 
us  in  the  flesh,  arm  yourselves 
likewise  with  the  same  mind: 
for  he  that  hath  suffered  in 
the  flesh  hath  ceased  from  sin ; 

2  That  he  no  longer  should 
live  the  rest  of  his  time  in 
the  flesh  to  the  lusts  of  men, 
but  to  the  will  of  God. 

3  For  the  time  past  of  our 
life  may  suffice  us  to  have 
wrought  the  will  of  the  Gen- 
tiles, when  we  walked  in 
lasciviousness,  lusts,  excess 
of  wine,  revellings,  banquet- 
ings,  and  abominable  idola- 
tries: 

4  Wherein  they  think  it 
strange  that  ye  run  not  with 


of 


them   to   the   same   excess 
riot,  speaking  evil  of  you: 

5  Who  shall  give  account  to 
him  that  is  ready  to  judge  the 
quick  and  the  dead. 

6  For  for  this  cause  was 
the  gospel  preached  also  to 
them  that  are  dead,  that 
they  might  be  judged  accord- 
ing to  men  in  the  flesh,  but 
live  according  to  God  in  the 
spirit. 

7  But  the  end  of  all  things  is 
at  hand:  be  ye  therefore 
sober,  and  watch  unto  prayer. 

8  And  above  all  things  have 
fervent  charity  among  your- 
selves: for  charity  shall  cover 
the  multitude  of  sins. 


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9  Use  hospitality  one  to 
another  without  grudging. 

10  As  every  man  hath  re- 
ceived the  gift,  even  so  min- 
ister the  same  one  to  another, 
as  good  stewards  of  the  mani- 
fold grace  of  God. 

11  If  any  man  speak,  let 
him  speak  as  the  oracles  of 
God;  if  any  man  minister, 
let  him  do  it  as  of  the  ability 
which  God  giveth;  that  God 
in  all  things  may  be  glorified 
through  Jesus  Christ,  to 
whom  be  praise  and  dominion 
for  ever  and  ever.     Amen. 

12  Beloved,  think  it  not 
strange  concerning  the  fiery 
trial  which  is  to  try  you,  as 
though  some  strange  thing 
happened  unto  you: 

13  But  rejoice,  inasmuch  as 
ye  are  partakers  of  Christ's 
sufferings;  that,  when  his 
glory  shall  be  revealed,  ye 
may  be  glad  also  with  exceed- 
ing joy. 

14  If  ye  be  reproached  for 
the  name  of  Christ,  happy 
are  ye;   for  the  spirit  of  glory 


and  of  God  resteth  upon  you : 
on  their  part  he  is  evil 
spoken  of,  but  on  your  part 
he  is  glorified. 

15  But  let  none  of  you  suffer 
as  a  murderer,  or  as  a  thief, 
or  as  an  evil  doer,  or  as  a 
busybody  in  other  men's 
matters. 

16  Yet  if  any  man  suffer  as 
a  Christian,  let  him  not  be 
ashamed ;  but  let  him  glorify 
God  on  this  behalf. 

17  For  the  time  is  come  that 
judgment  must  begin  at  the 
house  of  God:  and  if  it  first 
begin  at  us,  what  shall  the 
end  be  of  them  that  obey  not 
the  gospel  of  God? 

18  And  if  the  righteous 
scarcely  be  saved,  where  shall 
the  ungodly  and  the  sinner 
appear? 

19  Wherefore  let  them  that 
suffer  according  to  the  will  of 
God  commit  the  keeping  of 
their  souls  to  him  in  well 
doing,  as  unto  a  faithful 
Creator. 


ST.    JAMES. 
Chapter  I. 


BLESSED  is  the  man  that 
endureth  temptation ;  for 
when  he  hath  been  approved, 
he  shall  receive  the  crown 
of  life,  which  the  Lord  prom- 
ised to  them  that  love  him. 
13  Let  no  man  say  when 
he  is  tempted,  I  am  tempted 


of  God;  for  God  cannot  be 
tempted  with  evil,  and  he 
himself  tempteth  no  man: 

14  But  each  man  is  tempted, 
when  he  is  drawn  away  by 
his  own  lust,  and  enticed. 

15  Then  the  lust,  when  it 
hath  conceived,  beareth  sin: 


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and  the  sin,   when  it  is  full- 
grown,  bringeth  forth  death. 

16  Be  not  deceived,  my 
beloved  brethren. 

17  Every  good  gift  and 
every  perfect  gift  is  from 
above,  coming  down  from 
the  Father  of  lights,  with 
whom  can  be  no  variation, 
neither  shadow  that  is  cast 
by  turning. 

18  Of  his  own  will  he 
brought  us  forth  by  the 
word  of  truth,  that  we 
should  be  a  kind  of  first- 
fruits  of  his  creatures. 

19  Ye  know  this,  my  be- 
loved brethren.  But  let 
every  man  be  swift  to  hear, 
slow  to  speak,  slow  to  wrath': 

20  For  the  wrath  of  man 
worketh  not  the  righteous- 
ness of  God. 

21  Wherefore  putting  away 
all  filthiness  and  overflowing 
of  wickedness,  receive  with 
meekness  the  implanted 
word,  which  is  able  to  save 
your  souls. 

22  But  be  ye  doers  of  the 


word,   and   not  hearers  only, 
deluding  your  own  selves. 

23  For  if  any  one  is  a  hearer 
of  the  word  and  not  a  doer, 
he  is  like  unto  a  man  behold- 
ing his  natural  face  in  a 
mirror: 

24  For  he  beholdeth  himself, 
and  goeth  away,  and  straight- 
way forgetteth  what  manner 
of  man  he  was. 

25  But  he  that  looketh  into 
the  perfect  law,  the  law  of 
liberty,  and  so  continueth, 
being  not  a  hearer  that  for- 
getteth but  a  doer  that  work- 
eth, this  man  shall  be  blessed 
in  his  doing. 

26  If  any  man  thinketh 
himself  to  be  religious,  while 
he  bridleth  not  his  tongue 
but  deceiveth  his  heart,  this 
man's  religion  is  vain. 

27  Pure  religion  and  unde- 
fined before  our  God  and 
Father  is  this,  to  visit  the 
fatherless  and  widows  in 
their  affliction,  and  to  keep 
oneself  unspotted  from  the 
world. 


REVELATION. 
Chapter  IV. 


AFTER  these  things  I 
saw,  and  behold,  a  door 
opened  in  heaven,  and  the 
first  voice  that  I  heard,  a 
voice  as  of  a  trumpet  speak- 
ing with  me,  one  saying, 
Come  up  hither,  and  I  will 
show  thee  the  things  which 


must    come     to     pass     here- 
after. 

2  Straightway  I  was  in  the 
Spirit:  and  behold,  there 
was  a  throne  set  in  heaven, 
and  one  sitting  upon  the 
throne; 

3  And   he   that   sat   was   to 


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look  upon  like  a  jasper  stone 
and  a  sardius:  and  there  was 
a  rainbow  round  about  the 
throne,  like  an  emerald  to 
look  upon. 

4  And  round  about  the 
throne  were  four  and  twenty 
thrones:  and  upon  the 
thrones  I  saw  four  and 
twenty  elders  sitting,  ar- 
rayed in  white  garments; 
and  on  their  heads  crowns 
of  gold. 

5  And  out  of  the  throne 
proceed  lightnings  and  voices 
and  thunders.  And  there 
were  seven  lamps  of  fire 
burning  before  the  throne, 
which  are  the  seven  Spirits 
of  God; 

6  And  before  the  throne, 
as  it  were  a  sea  of  glass 
like  unto  crystal;  and  in 
the  midst  of  the  throne, 
and  round  about  the  throne, 
four  living  creatures  full  of 
eyes  before  and  behind. 

7  And  the  first  creature 
was  like  a  lion,  and  the 
second  creature  like  a  calf, 
and  the  third  creature  had  a 
face   as   of   a   man,    and   the 


fourth    creature    was    like    a 
flying  eagle. 

8  And  the  four  living  crea- 
tures, having  each  one  of 
them  six  wings,  are  full  of 
eyes  round  about  and  within: 
and  they  have  no  rest  day 
and  night,  saying,  Holy,  holy, 
holy,  is  the  Lord  God,  the 
Almighty,  who  was  and  who 
is  and  who  is  to  come. 

9  And  when  the  living  crea- 
tures shall  give  glory  and 
honor  and  thanks  to  him 
that  sitteth  on  the  throne, 
to  him  that  liveth  for  ever 
and  ever, 

10  The  four  and  twenty 
elders  shall  fall  down  be- 
fore him  that  sitteth  on 
the  throne,  and  shall  wor- 
ship him  that  liveth  for 
ever  and  ever,  and  shall 
cast  their  crowns  before  the 
throne,  saying, 

11  Worthy  art  thou,  our 
Lord  and  our  God,  to  re- 
ceive the  glory  and  the 
honor  and  the  power:  for 
thou  didst  create  all  things, 
and  because  of  thy  will 
they  were,  and  were  created. 


REVELATION. 
Chapter  VII. 


AFTER  these  things  I  saw, 
and  behold,  a  great  mul- 
titude, which  no  man  could 
number,  out  of  every  nation 
and  of  all  tribes  and  peoples 
and  tongues,  standing  before 


the  throne  and  before  the 
Lamb,  arrayed  in  white 
robes,  and  palms  in  their 
hands; 

10  And    they     cry    with     a 
great    voice,    saying,    Salva- 


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tion  unto  our  God  who 
sitteth  on  the  throne,  and 
unto  the  Lamb. 

11  And  all  the  angels  were 
standing  round  about  the 
throne,  and  about  the  elders 
and  the  four  living  creatures; 
and  they  fell  before  the 
throne  on  their  faces,  and 
worshipped  God, 

12  Saying,  Amen:  Blessing, 
and  glory,  and  wisdom,  and 
thanksgiving,  and  honor,  and 
power,  and  might,  be  unto 
our  God  for  ever  and  ever. 
Amen. 

13  And  one  of  the  elders 
answered,  saying  unto  me, 
These  that  are  arrayed  in 
the  white  robes,  who  are 
they,  and  whence  came  they? 

14  And  I  say  unto  him,  My 
lord,  thou  knowest.  And  he 
said   to  me,   These  are   they 


that  come  out  of  the  great 
tribulation,  and  they  washed 
their  robes,  and  made  them 
white  in  the  blood  of  the 
Lamb. 

15  Therefore  are  they  be- 
fore the  throne  of  God;  and 
they  serve  him  day  and  night 
in  his  temple:  and  he  that 
sitteth  on  the  throne  shall 
spread  his  tabernacle  over 
them. 

16  They  shall  hunger  no 
more,  neither  thirst  any 
more;  neither  shall  the  sun 
strike  upon  them,  nor  any 
heat: 

17  For  the  Lamb  that  is 
in  the  midst  of  the  throne 
shall  be  their  shepherd,  and 
shall  guide  them  unto  foun- 
tains of  waters  of  life:  and 
God  shall  wipe  away  every 
tear  from  their  eyes. 


REVELATION. 
Chapter  XXI. 


AND   I   saw  a  new  heaven  ' 
and    a    new    earth:     for 
the  first  heaven  and  the  first 
earth  were  passed  away ;   and 
there  was  no  more  sea. 

2  And  I  John  saw  the  holy 
city,  new  Jerusalem,  coming 
down  from  God  out  of  heav- 
en, prepared  as  a  bride 
adorned  for  her  husband. 

3  And  I  heard  a  great  voice 
out  of  heaven  saying,  Behold, 
the  tabernacle  of  God  is  with 


men,  and  he  will  dwell  with 
them,  and  they  shall  be  his 
people,  and  God  himself  shall 
be  with  them,  and  be  their 
God. 

4  And  God  shall  wipe  away 
all  tears  from  their  eyes;  and 
there  shall  be  no  more  death, 
neither  sorrow,  nor  crying, 
neither  shall  there  be  any 
more  pain:  for  the  former 
things  are  passed  away. 

5  And  he  that  sat  upon  the 


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throne  said,  Behold,  I  make 
all  things  new.  And  he  said 
unto  me,  Write:  for  these 
words  are  true  and  faithful. 

6  And  he  said  unto  me,  It  is 
done.  I  am  Alpha  and 
Omega,  the  beginning  and 
the  end.  I  will  give  unto  him 
that  is  athirst  of  the  fountain 
of  the  water  of  life  freely. 

7  He  that  overcometh  shall 
inherit  all  things;  and  I  will 
be  his  God,  and  he  shall  be 
my  son. 

8  But  the  fearful,  and  un- 
believing, and  the  abomina- 
ble, and  murderers,  and 
whoremongers,  and  sorcerers, 
and  idolaters,  and  all  liars, 
shall  have  their  part  in  the 
lake  which  burnetii  with  fire 
and  brimstone:  which  is  the 
second  death. 

*%£*  K*s  mmp  *iIi*  *i*  fc  j* 

^J*  ^%  ^^  ^p  ^^  ^^ 

10  And  he  carried  me  away 
in  the  spirit  to  a  great  and 
high  mountain,  and  shewed 
me  that  great  city,  the  holy 
Jerusalem,  descending  out  of 
heaven  from  God, 


22  And  I  saw  no  temple 
therein:  for  the  Lord  God 
Almighty  and  the  Lamb  are 
the  temple  of  it. 

23  And  the  city  had  no  need 
of  the  sun,  neither  of  the 
moon,  to  shine  in  it:  for  the 
glory  of  God  did  lighten  it, 
and  the  Lamb  is  the  light 
thereof. 

24  And  the  nations  of  them 
which  are  saved  shall  walk 
in  the  light  of  it:  and  the 
kings  of  the  earth  do  bring 
their  glory  and  honour  into  it. 

25  And  the  gates  of  it  shall 
not  be  shut  at  all  by  day: 
for  there  shall  be  no  night 
there. 

26  And  they  shall  bring  the 
glory  and  honour  of  the  na- 
tions into  it. 

27  And  there  shall  in  no 
wise  enter  into  it  any  thing 
that  defileth,  neither  what- 
soever worketh  abomination, 
or  maketh  sl  lie:  but  they 
which  are  written  in  the 
Lamb's  book  of  life. 


REVELATION. 
Chapter  XXII. 


AND  he  shewed  me  a  pure 
river  of  water  of  life, 
clear  as  crystal,  proceeding 
out  of  the  throne  of  God  and 
of  the  Lamb. 

2  In  the  midst  of  the  street 
of  it,    and    on   either   side  of 


the  river,  was  there  the  tree 
of  life,  which  bare  twelve 
manner  of  fruits,  and  yielded 
her  fruit  every  month:  and 
the  leaves  of  the  tree  were 
for  the  healing  of  the  nations. 
3  And  there  shall  be  no  more 


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145 


curse:  but  the  throne  of  God 
and  of  the  Lamb  shall  be 
in  it;  and  his  servants  shall 
serve  him: 

4  And  they  shall  see  his  face  ; 
and  his  name  shall  be  in  their 
foreheads. 


5  And  there  shall  be  no 
night  there;  and  they  need 
no  candle,  neither  light  of  the 
sun;  for  the  Lord  God 
giveth  them  light:  and  they 
shall  reign  for  ever  and 
ever. 


HYMNS. 

America.  M.  H.  167 

MY  country,  'tis  of  thee, 
Sweet  land  of  liberty, 
Of  thee  I  sing; 
Land  where  my  fathers  died, 
Land  of  the  pilgrim's  pride, 
From  every  mountain  side 
Let  freedom  ring! 

My  native  country,  thee, 
Land  of  the  noble  free, 

Thy  name  I  love; 
I  love  thy  rooks  and  rills, 
Thy  woods  and  templed  hills; 
My  heart  with  rapture  thrills, 

Like  that  above. 

Let  music  swell  the  breeze, 
And  ring  from  all  the  trees 

Sweet  freedom's  song; 
Let  mortal  tongues  awake; 
Let  all  that  breathe  partake; 
Let  rocks  their  silence  break, 

The  sound  prolong. 

Our  fathers'  God,  to  Thee, 
Author  of  liberty, 

To  Thee  we  sing; 
Long  may  our  land  be  bright 
With  freedom's  holy  light; 
Protect  us  by  Thy  might, 

Great  God,  our  King!  S.  F.  Smith. 


FAITH  of  our  Fathers!  living  still, 
In  spite  of  dungeon,  fire  and  sword; 
Oh,  how  our  hearts  beat  high  with  joy, 
Whene'er  we  hear  that  glorious  word. 

Refrain. 
Faith  of  our  Fathers!  Holy  Faith! 
We  will  be  true  to  Thee  till  death. 


M.  H.  102 


Hymns  147 

2  Our  Fathers,  chained  in  prisons  dark, 

Were  still  in  heart  and  conscience  free; 
How  sweet  would  be  their  children's  fate, 
If  they  like  them,  could  die  for  thee. 

3  "Faith  of  our  Fathers!  Faith  and  Prayer 

Shall  win  our  country  back  to  Thee; 
And  through  the  truth  that  comes  from  God, 
Our  land  shall  then  indeed  be  free. 

4  Faith  of  our  Fathers  we  will  love 

Both  friend  and  foe  in  all  our  strife; 
And  preach  Thee  too,  as  love  knows  how, 
By  kindly  word  and  virtuous  life. 

F.  W.  Faber. 

Galilee.  C.  H.  143 

JESUS  calls  us;   o'er  the  tumult 
Of  our  life's  wild,  restless  sea, 
Day  by  day  His  sweet  voice  soundeth, 
Saying,  "Christian,  follow  Me;" 

2  As  of  old,  Saint  Andrew  heard  it 

By  the  Galilean  lake, 
Turned  from  home,  and  toil,  and  kindred, 
Leaving  all  for  His  dear  sake. 

3  Jesus  calls  us  from  the  worship 

Of  the  vain  world's  golden  store; 
From  each  idol  that  would  keep  us, 
Saying,  "Christian,  love  Me  more." 

4  In  our  joys  and  in  our  sorrows, 

Days  of  toil  and  hours  of  ease, 
Still  He  calls,  in  cares  and  pleasures, 
"That  we  love  Him  more  than  these." 

5  Jesus  calls  us:    by  Thy  mercies, 

Saviour,  make  us  hear  Thy  call, 

Give  our  hearts  to  Thine  obedience, 

Serve  and  love  Thee  best  of  all. 

C.  F.  Alexander. 


148  .  Hymns 

4.  Duke  Street.  C.  H.  261 

JESUS  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun 
Does  his  successive  journeys  run: 
His  kingdom  stretch  from  shore  to  shore,  . 
Till  moons  shall  wax  and  wane  no  more. 

2  To  Him  shall  endless  prayer  be  made, 
And  praises  throng  to  crown  His  head; 
His  Name  like  sweet  perfume  shall  rise 
With  every  morning  sacrifice. 

3  People  and  realms  of  every  tongue 
Dwell  on  His  love  with  sweetest  song; 
And  infant  voices  shall  proclaim 
Their  early  blessings  on  His  Name. 

4  Blessings  abound  where'er  He  reigns; 
The  prisoner  leaps  to  burst  his  chains, 
The  weary  find  eternal  rest, 

And  all  the  sons  of  want  are  blest. 

5  Let  every  creature  rise  and  bring 
Peculiar  honors  to  our  King; 
Angels  descend  with  songs  again, 

And  earth  repeat  the  loud  Amen.  /.  Watts. 

5.  Nicaea.  C.  H.  383 

HOLY,  Holy,  Holy!  Lord  God  Almighty! 
Early  in  the  morning  our  song  shall  rise  to  Thee: 
Holy,  Holy,  Holy!  merciful  and  mighty! 
God  in  Three  Persons,  blessed  Trinity! 

2  Holy,  Holy,  Holy!  All  the  saints  adore  Thee, 

Casting  down  their  golden  crowns  around  the  glassy  sea; 
Cherubim  and  seraphim  falling  down  before  Thee, 
Which  wert,  and  art,  and  evermore  shalt  be. 

3  Holy,  Holy,  Holy!  though  the  darkness  hide  Thee, 

Though  the  eye  of  sinful  man  Thy  glory  may  not  see, 
Only  Thou  art  holy;   there  is  none  beside  Thee, 
Perfect  in  power,  in  love,  and  purity. 


Hymns  149 

4  Holy,  Holy,  Holy!  Lord  God  Almighty! 

All  Thy  works  shall  praise  Thy  Name,  in  earth,  and  sky, 
and  sea: 
Holy,  Holy,  Holy!  merciful  and  mighty! 

God  in  Three  Persons,  blessed  Trinity  !  R.  Heber. 

6.  Alford.  C.  H.  396 

TEN  thousand  times  ten  thousand 
In  sparkling  raiment  bright, 
The  armies  of  the  ransomed  saints 

Throng  up  the  steeps  of  light: 
'Tis  finished!  all  is  finished, 

Their  fight  with  death  and  sin: 
Fling  open  wide  the  golden  gates, 
And  let  the  victors  in. 

2  What  rush  of  alleluias 

Fills  all  the  earth  and  sky! 
What  ringing  of  a  thousand  harps 

Bespeaks  the  triumph  nigh! 
O  day,  for  which  creation 

And  all  its  tribes  were  made! 
O  joy,  for  all  its  former  woes 

A  thousand-fold  repaid! 

3  Oh,  then  what  raptured  greetings 

On  Canaan's  happy  shore! 
What  knitting  severed  friendships  up. 

Where  partings  are  no  more! 
Then  eyes  with  joy  shall  sparkle 

That  brimmed  with  tears  of  late; 
Orphans  no  longer  fatherless, 

Xor  widows  desolate. 

4  Bring  near  Thy  great  salvation, 

Thou  Lamb  for  sinners  slain; 
Fill  up  the  roll  of  Thine  elect, 

Then  take  Thy  power  and  reign! 
Appear,  Desire  of  nations! 

Thine  exiles  long  for  home: 
Show  in  the  heavens  Thy  promised  sign! 

Thou  Prince  and  Saviour,  come!      H.  Alford. 


150  Hymns 

7.  Lux  benigna.  C.  H.  423 

LEAD,  kindly  Light,  amid  the  encircling  gloom, 
Lead  Thou  me  on! 
The  night  is  dark,  and  I  am  far  from  home, 

Lead  Thou  me  on! 
Keep  Thou  my  feet!  I  do  not  ask  to  see 
The  distant  scene;   one  step  enough  for  me. 

2  I  was  not  ever  thus,  nor  prayed  that  Thou 

Shouldst  lead  me  on; 
I  loved  to  choose  and  see  my  path;   but  now 

Lead  Thou  me  on! 
I  loved  the  garish  day;   and,  spite  of  fears, 
Pride  ruled  my  will:   remember  not  past  years. 

3  So  long  Thy  power  has  blest  me,  sure  it  still 

Will  lead  me  on 
O'er  moor  and  fen,  o'er  crag  and  torrent,  till 

The  night  is  gone; 
And  with  the  morn  those  angel  faces  smile, 
WTiich  I  have  loved  long  since,  and  lost  awhile. 

J.  H.  Newman. 


8.  St.  Anne.  C.  H.  418 

GOD,  our  help  in  ages  past, 
Our  hope  for  years  to  come, 
Our  shelter  from  the  stormy  blast 
And  our  eternal  home: 


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2  Under  the  shadow  of  Thy  throne 

Thy  saints  have  dwelt  secure; 
Sufficient  is  Thine  arm  alone, 
And  our  defense  is  sure. 

3  Before  the  hills  in  order  stood, 

Or  earth  received  her  frame, 
From  everlasting  Thou  art  God, 
To  endless  years  the  same. 

4  A  thousand  ages  in  Thy  sight 

Are  like  an  evening  gone; 
Short  as  the  watch  that  ends  the  night 
Before  the  rising  sun. 


Hymns  151 

5  Time,  like  an  ever-rolling  stream, 

Bears  all  its  sons  away; 
They  fly,  forgotten,  as  a  dream 
Dies  at  the  opening  day. 

6  O  God,  our  help  in  ages  past, 

Our  hope  for  years  to  come, 
Be  Thou  our  guide  while  life  shall  last, 

And  our  eternal  home.  /.  Watts. 


9.  Coronation.  C.  H.  450 

LL  hail  the  power  of  Jesus'  Name! 
Let  angels  prostrate  fall; 
Bring  forth  the  royal  diadem, 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all! 


A 


2  Crown  Him,  ye  martyrs  of  our  God, 

Who  from  His  altar  call: 
Extol  the  stem  of  Jesse's  Rod, 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all! 

3  Hail  Him,  the  Heir  of  David's  line, 

Whom  David,  Lord  did  call; 

The  God  incarnate!  Man  divine! 

And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all! 

4  Ye  seed  of  Israel's  chosen  race, 

Ye  ransomed  of  the  fall, 
Hail  Him  Who  saves  you  by  His  grace, 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all! 

5  Sinners,  whose  love  can  ne'er  forget 

The  wormwood  and  the  gall, 
Go,  spread  your  trophies  at  His  feet, 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all! 

6  Let  every  kindred,  every  tribe, 

Before  Him  prostrate  fall! 

To  Him  all  majesty  ascribe, 

And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all! 


E.  Perronet. 


152  Hymns 

10.  Dominus  Regit  Me.  C.  H.  412 

THE  King  of  love  my  Shepherd  is, 
Whose  goodness  faileth  never; 
I  nothing  lack  if  I  am  His, 
And  He  is  mine  forever. 

2  Where  streams  of  living  water  flow 
My  ransomed  soul  He  leadeth, 
And,  where  the  verdant  pastures  grow, 
With  food  celestial  feedeth. 


3  Perverse  and  foolish  oft  I  strayed, 

But  yet  in  love  He  sought  me, 
And  on  His  shoulder  gently  laid, 
And  home,  rejoicing,  brought  me. 

4  In  death's  dark  vale  I  fear  no  ill 

With  Thee,  dear  Lord,  beside  me; 
Thy  rod  and  staff  my  comfort  still, 
Thy  cross  before  to  guide  me. 

5  Thou  spread'st  a  table  in  my  sight; 

Thy  unction  grace  bestoweth ; 
And  oh,  what  transport  of  delight 
From  Thy  pure  chalice  floweth! 

6  And  so  through  all  the  length  of  days, 

Thy  goodness  faileth  never: 
Good  Shepherd,  may  I  sing  Thy  praise 
Within  Thy  house  forever. 

H.  W.  Baker. 


11.  St.  Oswald.  C.  H.  414 

GUIDE  me,  O  Thou  great  Jehovah, 
Pilgrim  through  this  barren  land, 
I  am  weak,  but  Thou  art  mighty; 
Hold  me  with  Thy  powerful  hand. 


Hymns  153 

2  Open  now  the  crystal  fountains 
Whence  the  living  waters  flow; 

Let  the  fiery,  cloudy  pillar 

Lead  me  all  my  journey  through. 

3  Feed  me  with  the  heavenly  manna 
In  this  barren  wilderness; 

Be  my  sword,  and  shield,  and  banner, 
Be  the  Lord  my  Righteousness. 

4  When  I  tread  the  verge  of  Jordan, 
Bid  my  anxious  fears  subside; 

Death  of  death,  and  hell's  destruction, 
Land  me  safe  on  Canaan's  side. 

Tr.  P.  Williams. 

12.  •  Hollingside.  C.  H.  335 

JESU,  lover  of  my  soul, 
Let  me  to  Thy  bosom  fly, 
While  the  nearer  waters  roll, 

W^hile  the  tempest  still  is  high ; 
Hide  me,  O  my  Saviour,  hide, 

Till  the  storm  of  life  be  past; 
Safe  into  the  haven  guide, 
Oh,  receive  my  soul  at  last! 

2  Other  refuge  have  I  none, 
Hangs  my  helpless  soul  on  Thee; 

Leave,  ah!  leave  me  not  alone, 
Still  support  and  comfort  me:    ■ 

All  my  trust  on  Thee  is  stayed ; 
All  my  help  from  Thee  I  bring; 

Cover  my  defenseless  head 

With  the  shadow  of  Thy  wing. 

3  Plenteous  grace  with  Thee  is  found, 
Grace  to  cleanse  from  every  sin; 

Let  the  healing  streams  abound, 
Make  and  keep  me  pure  within: 

Thou  of  life  the  fountain  art, 
Freely  let  me  take  of  Thee: 

Spring  Thou  up  within  my  heart, 

Rise  to  all  eternity.  C.  Wesley. 


154  Hymns 

13.  Toplady.  C.  H.  336 

ROCK  of  ages,  cleft  for  me, 
Let  me  hide  myself  in  Thee 
Let  the  water  and  the  blood, 
From  Thy  side,  a  healing  flood, 
Be  of  sin  the  double  cure, 
Save  from  wrath,  and  make  me  pure. 

2  Should  my  tears  forever  flow, 
Should  my  zeal  no  languor  know, 
All  for  sin  could  not  atone, 
Thou  must  save,  and  Thou  alone; 
In  my  hand  no  price  I  bring, 
Simply  to  Thy  cross  I  cling. 

3  "While  I  draw  this  fleeting  breath, 
When  mine  eyelids  close  in  death, 
When  I  rise  to  worlds  unknown, 
And  behold  Thee  on  Thy  throne, 
Rock  of  ages,  cleft  for  me, 

Let  me  hide  myself  in  Thee. 

A.  M.  Toplady. 


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14.  Penitence.  C.  H.  340 

X  the  hour  of  trial, 

Jesu,  plead  for  me; 
Lest  by  base  denial 

I  depart  from  Thee; 
When  Thou  see'st  me  waver, 

With  a  look  recall, 
Nor  for  fear  or  favor 

Suffer  me  to  fall. 

With  forbidden  pleasures 

Would  this  vain  world  charm; 
Or  its  sordid  treasures 

Spread  to  work  me  harm ; 
Bring  to  my  remembrance 

Sad  Gethsemane, 
Or,  in  darker  semblance, 

Cross-crowned  Calvary. 


Hymns  155 

Should  Thy  mercy  send  me 

Sorrow,  toil,  and  woe; 
Or  should  pain  attend  me 

On  my  path  below; 
Grant  that  I  may  never 

Fail  Thy  hand  to  see; 
Grant  that  I  may  ever 

Cast  my  care  on  Thee. 

When  my  last  hour  cometh, 

Fraught  with  strife  and  pain, 
When  my  dust  returneth 

To  the  dust  again; 
On  Thy  truth  relying, 

Through  that  mortal  strife, 
Jesu,  take  me,  dying, 

To  eternal  life.  J '.  Montgomery. 


N: 


15.  Bethany.  C.  H.  344 

EARER,  my  God,  to  Thee, 
Nearer  to  Thee, 
E'en  though  it  be  a  cross, 

That  raiseth  me; 
Still  all  my  song  shall  be, 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 
Nearer  to  Thee. 

Though  like  a  wanderer, 

Weary  and  lone, 
Darkness  comes  over  me, 

My  rest  a  stone; 
Yet  in  my  dreams  I'd  be 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee. 

There  let  my  way  appear 

Steps  unto  heaven ; 
All  that  Thou  sendest  me 

In  mercy  given; 
Angels  to  beckon  me 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee. 


156  Hymns 


Then  with  my  waking  thoughts 
Bright  with  Thy  praise, 

Out  of  my  stony  griefs 
Altars  I'll  raise; 

So  by  my  woes  to  be 

Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 
Nearer  to  Thee. 

Or  if  on  joyful  wing, 

Cleaving  the  sky, 
Sun,  moon,  and  stars  forgot, 

Upward  I  fly, 
Still  all  my  song  shall  be 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee. 


S.  Adams. 


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16.  Olivet.  C.  H.  345 

Y  faith  looks  up  to  Thee, 
Thou  Lamb  of  Calvary, 
Saviour  divine! 
Now  hear  me  while  I  pray; 
Take  all  my  guilt  away; 
Oh,  let  me  from  this  day 
Be  wholly  Thine! 

May  Thy  rich  grace  impart 
Strength  to  my  fainting  heart, 

My  zeal  inspire; 
As  Thou  hast  died  for  me, 
Oh,  may  my  love  to  Thee 
Pure,  warm,  and  changeless  be, 

A  living  fire. 

While  life's  dark  maze  I  tread, 
And  griefs  around  me  spread, 

Be  Thou  my  guide; 
Bid  darkness  turn  to  day; 
Wipe  sorrow's  tears  away; 
Nor  let  me  ever  stray 

From  Thee  aside! 


Hymns  157 

When  ends  life's  transient  dream. 
When  death's  cold,  sullen  stream 

Shall  o'er  me  roll; 
Blest  Saviour,  then  in  love, 
Fear  and  distrust  remove; 
Oh,  bear  me  safe  above, 

A  ransomed  soul!  R.  Palmer. 


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17.  St.  Edith.  C.  H.  357 

JESU,  Thou  art  standing 
Outside  the  fast-closed  door, 
In  lowly  patience  waiting 

To  pass  the  threshold  o'er: 
Shame  on  us,  Christian  brothers, 
His  Name  and  sign  who  bear: 
Oh,  shame,  thrice  shame  upon  us, 
To  keep  Him  standing  there! 

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O  Jesu,  Thou  art  knocking: 

And  lo!  that  hand  is  scarred, 
And  thorns  Thy  brow  encircle, 

And  tears  Thy  face  have  marred: 
O  love  that  passeth  knowledge, 

So  patiently  to  wait ! 
O  sin  that  hath  no  equal, 

So  fast  to  bar  the  gate! 

O  Jesu,  Thou  art  pleading 

In  accents  meek  and  low, 
"I  died  for  you,  My  children, 

And  will  ye  treat  Me  so?" 
O  Lord,  with  shame  and  sorrow 

We  open  now  the  door: 
Dear  Saviour,  enter,  enter, 

And  leave  us  nevermore.  W.  W.  How. 


18.  Rathbun.  C.  H.  359 

"N  the  cross  of  Christ  I  glory, 
Towering  o'er  the  wrecks  of  time; 
All  the  light  of  sacred  story 

Gathers  round  its  head  sublime. 


I 


158  Hymns 

2  When  the  woes  of  life  o'ertake  me, 

Hopes  deceive,  and  fears  annoy, 
Never  shall  the  cross  forsake  me: 
Lo!  it  glows  with  peace  and  joy. 

3  When  the  sun  of  bliss  is  beaming 

Light  and  love  upon  my  way, 
From  the  cross  the  radiance  streaming, 
Adds  new  lustre  to  the  day. 

4  Bane  and  blessing,  pain  and  pleasure, 

By  the  cross  are  sanctified; 
Peace  is  there  that  knows  no  measure, 
Joys  that  through  all  time  abide. 

5  In  the  cross  of  Christ  I  glory, 

Towering  o'er  the  wrecks  of  time; 
All  the  light  of  sacred  story 

Gathers  round  its  head  sublime. 


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J.  Bowring. 


19.  St.  Christopher.  C.  H.  363 

LAMB  of  God,  still  keep  me 
Near  to  Thy  wounded  side ! 
'Tis  only  there  in  safety 

And  peace  I  can  abide. 
What  foes  and  snares  surround  me! 

W^hat  doubts  and  fears  within ! 
The  grace  that  sought  and  found  me, 
Alone  can  keep  me  clean. 

2  'Tis  only  in  Thee  hiding, 

I  feel  my  life  secure; 
Only  in  Thee  abiding, 

The  conflict  can  endure; 
Thine  arm  the  victory  gaineth 

O'er  every  hateful  foe; 
Thy  love  my  heart  sustaineth 

In  all  its  care  and  woe. 


Hymns  1 59 

3  Soon  shall  my  eyes  behold  Thee, 

With  rapture,  face  to  face; 
One  half  hath  not  been  told  me 

Of  all  Thy  power  and  grace: 
Thy  beauty,  Lord,  and  glory, 

The  wonders  of  Thy  love, 
Shall  be  the  endless  story 

Of  all  Thy  saints  above.  J .  G.  Deck. 

20.  Horsley.  C.  H.  544 

THERE  is  a  green  hill  far  away, 
Without  a  city  wall, 
Where  the  dear  Lord  was  crucified 
Who  died  to  save  us  all. 

2  We  may  not  know,  we  cannot  tell, 

What  pains  He  had  to  bear, 
But  we  believe  it  was  for  us 
He  hung  and  suffered  there. 

3  He  died  that  we  might  be  forgiven, 

He  died  to  make  us  good, 
That  we  might  go  at  last  to  heaven, 
Saved  by  His  precious  blood. 

4  There  was  no  other  good  enough 

To  pay  the  price  of  sin, 
He  only  could  unlock  the  gate 
Of  heaven,  and  let  us  in. 

5  Oh,  dearly,  dearly  has  He  loved! 

And  we  must  love  Him  too, 
And  trust  in  His  redeeming  blood, 

And  try  His  works  to  do.        C.  F.  Alexander. 

21.  Kirby  Bedon.  C.  H.  580 

CHRIST  for  the  world  we  sing! 
The  world  to  Christ  we  bring, 
W7ith  loving  zeal; 
The  poor,  and  them  that  mourn, 
The  faint  and  overborne, 
Sin-sick  and  sorrow-worn, 
Whom  Christ  doth  heal. 


160  Hymns 

2  Christ  for  the  world  we  sing! 
The  world  to  Christ  we  bring, 

With  fervent  prayer; 
The  wayward  and  the  lost, 
By  restless  passions  tossed, 
Redeemed  at  countless  cost, 

From  dark  despair. 

3  Christ  for  the  world  we  sing! 
The  world  to  Christ  we  bring, 

With  one  accord; 
With  us  the  work  to  share, 
With  us  reproach  to  dare, 
With  us  the  cross  to  bear, 

For  Christ  our  Lord. 

4  Christ  for  the  world  we  sing! 
The  world  to  Christ  we  bring, 

With  joyful  song; 
The  new-born  souls,  whose  days, 
Reclaimed  from  error's  ways, 
Inspired  with  hope  and  praise, 

To  Christ  belong.  S.  Wolcott. 

22.  St.  Asaph.  C.  H.  521 

THROUGH  the  night  of  doubt  and  sorrow 
Onward  goes  the  pilgrim  band, 
Singing  songs  of  expectation, 

Marching  to  the  promised  land. 
Clear  before  us  through  the  darkness 

Gleams  and  burns  the  guiding  light: 
Brother  clasps  the  hand  of  brother, 
Stepping  fearless  through  the  night. 

2  One,  the  light  of  God's  own  presence, 

O'er  His  ransomed  people  shed, 
Chasing  far  the  gloom  and  terror, 

Brightening  all  the  path  we  tread: 
One,  the  object  of  our  journey, 

One,  the  faith  which  never  tires, 
One,  the  earnest  looking  forward, 

One,  the  hope  our  God  inspires. 


Hymns  161 

One,  the  strain  the  lips  of  thousands 

Lift  as  from  the  heart  of  one; 
One  the  conflict,  one  the  peril, 

One,  the  march  in  God  begun: 
One,  the  gladness  of  rejoicing 

On  the  far  eternal  shore, 
Where  the  One  Almighty  Father 

Reigns  in  love  for  evermore. 

Onward  therefore,  pilgrim  brothers! 

Onward,  with  the  Cross  our  aid! 
Bear  its  shame,  and  fight  its  battle, 

Till  we  rest  beneath  its  shade! 
Soon  shall  come  the  great  awaking; 

Soon  the  rending  of  the  tomb; 
Then,  the  scattering  of  all  shadows, 

And  the  end  of  toil  and  gloom! 

Baring -Gould. 


23.  Unde  et  Memores.  C.  H.  228 

XD  now,  O  Father,  mindful  of  the  love 
That  bought  us,  once  for  all,  on  Calvary's  tree, 
And  having  with  us  Him  that  pleads  above, 

We  here  present,  we  here  spread  forth  to  Thee, 
That  only  offering  perfect  in  Thine  eyes, 
The  one  true,  pure,  immortal  sacrifice. 

Look,  Father,  look  on  His  anointed  face,. 

And  only  look  on  us  as  found  in  Him; 
Look  not  on  our  misusings  of  Thy  grace, 

Our  prayer  so  languid,  and  our  faith  so  dim; 
For  lo!  between  our  sins  and  their  reward, 
We  set  the  Passion  of  Thy  Son  our  Lord. 

And  then  for  those,  our  dearest  and  our  best, 
By  this  prevailing  presence  we  appeal; 

Oh,  fold  them  closer  to  Thy  mercy's  breast! 
Oh,  do  Thine  utmost  for  their  souls'  true  weal! 

From  tainting  mischief  keep  them  white  and  clear, 

And  crown  Thy  gifts  with  strength  to  persevere. 


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162  Hymns 

4  And  so  we  come;   oh,  draw  us  to  Thy  feet, 

Most  patient  Saviour,  Who  canst  love  us  still ! 
And  by  this  Food,  so  awful  and  so  sweet, 

Deliver  us  from  every  touch  of  ill: 
In  Thine  own  service  make  us  glad  and  free, 
And  grant  us  never  more  to  part  with  Thee. 

W.  Bright, 


24.  Hursley.  C.  H.  11 

l UN  of  my  soul,  Thou  Saviour  dear, 
It  is  not  night  if  Thou  be  near ; 
Oh,  may  no  earth-born  cloud  arise 
To  hide  Thee  from  Thy  servant's  eyes. 


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2  When  the  soft  dews  of  kindly  sleep 
My  weary  eyelids  gently  steep, 

Be  my  last  thought,  how  sweet  to  rest 
Forever  on  my  Saviour's  breast. 

3  Abide  with  me  from  morn  till  eve, 
For  without  Thee  I  cannot  live; 
Abide  with  me  when  night  is  nigh, 
For  without  Thee  I  dare  not  die. 

4  If  some  poor  wandering  child  of  Thine 
Have  spurned  to-day  the  voice  divine, 
Now,  Lord,  the  gracious  work  begin; 
Let  him  no  more  lie  down  in  sin. 

5  Watch  by  the  sick;   enrich  the  poor 
With  blessings  from  Thy  boundless  store; 
Be  every  mourner's  sleep  to-night, 

Like  infant's  slumbers,  pure  and  light. 

6  Come  near  and  bless  us  when  we  wake, 
Ere  through  the  world  our  way  we  take, 
Till  in  the  ocean  of  Thy  love 

We  lose  ourselves  in  heaven  above. 

J.  Keble. 


Htmnb  163 

25.  E  .  C.  H.  12 

ABIDE  with  me     I   si      Da  'he  eventi 
The  darkr. esa    I     pens;    Lord,  with  me  abide: 
"When  other  helpers  fail,  and  comforts  : 
Help  o:  ipless,  oh,  abide  with  me. 

2  Swift  to  i*s  close  ebl  -     u1  lif<  'a  kittle  day: 
Earth's  joya  gi   w  dim.  its  glori   9  pass   .way. 
Change  and  decay  in  ail  around  I  - 

0  Thou  Who  changest  not.  abide  with  r. 

3  I  need  Thy  presence  every  |   —sing  hour: 

W:  at  T:       _     ee  ear.  foil  the  tempter's  power? 

Who,  like  Thyself,  my  g  .   :e  and  stay    an  be? 
Through  cloud  and  sunshine,  Lord,  abide  with  me. 

4  I  fear  no  foe.  with  Thee  at  hand  to  bless: 
Ills  have  no  weight,  and  tears  no  bitterness. 
Where  is    I     ~     -  stmgl  where,  _-:.-•  .  thy  wi  tory? 

1  triumph  still,  if  Thou  abide  with  me. 

5  Hold  Thou  Thy    r  ss     efore  my  closing 

Shine  thi     ig  3  gloom,  and  point  me  I     the  skies: 

Heaven's  morning  breaks,  and  ear*     -     ain  shadows  flee: 
In  life,  in  death.  O  Lord,  abide  with  me. 

H.F.Lyte. 

26.  Aughton.  C.  H.  616 

HE  leadeth  me!  oh.        ss    :  thought! 
Oh,  v.    ;  la  with  heaven.         mfort  fraugh* ' 
W  ef  I  do,  v..  r  I  be. 

^"ill  'tis  God's  hand  that  leadeth  me. 

Refrain: 

He  leadeth  me!  He  leadeth  n: 
By  His  own  hand  He  leadeth  nit 
His  faithful  follower  I  would  be, 

For  by  His  hand  He  leadeth  me. 

2  Sometimes  'mid  scenes  of  deepest  gloom. 
Sometimes  where  Eden's  bowers  bloom, 
By  waters  calm,  o'er  troubled  - 
Still  'tis  His  hand  that  leadeth  me. 


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164  Hymns 

3  Lord,  I  would  clasp  Thy  hand  in  mine, 
Nor  ever  murmur  nor  repine: 
Content,  whatever  lot  I  see, 

Since  'tis  my  God  that  leadeth  me. 

• 

4  And  when  my  task  on  earth  is  done, 
When,  by  Thy  grace,  the  victory's  won, 
E'en  death's  cold  wave  I  will  not  flee, 
Since  God  through  Jordan  leadeth  me. 

J .  H.  Gilmore. 

27.  Need.  C.  H.  602 

Copyright,  1914,  by  Mary  Runyon  Lowry. 
Renewal.    Used  by  permission. 

I   NEED  Thee  every  hour, 
Most  gracious  Lord ;      » 
No  tender  voice  like  Thine 
Can  peace  afford. 

I  need  Thee,  oh,  I  need  Thee, 
Every  hour  I  need  Thee ; 

Oh,  bless  me  now,  my  Saviour, 
I  come  to  Thee! 

2  I  need  Thee  every  hour; 

Stay  Thou  near  by; 
Temptations  lose  their  power 
When  Thou  art  nigh. 

3  I  need  Thee  every  hour, 

In  joy  or  pain; 
Come  quickly  and  abide, 
Or  life  is  vain. 

4  I  need  Thee  every  hour; 

Teach  me  Thy  will; 
And  Thy  rich  promises 
In  me  fulfill. 

5  I  need  Thee  every  hour, 

Most  Holy  One; 
Oh,  make  me  Thine  indeed, 

Thou  blessed  Son!  A.  S.  Hawks. 


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Hymns  165 

28.  St.  Gertrude.  C.  H.  516 

,N\VARD,  Christian  soldiers, 
Marching  as  to  war, 
With  the  cross  of  Jesus 

Going  on  before! 
Christ  the  royal  Master 

Leads  against  the  foe; 
Forward  into  battle, 

See,  His  banners  go. 

Onward,  Christian  soldiers, 

Marching  as  to  war, 
With  the  cross  of  Jesus 

Going  on  before! 

At  the  sign  of  triumph 

Satan's  host  doth  flee; 
On,  then,  Christian  soldiers, 

On  to  victory! 
Hell's  foundations  quiver 

At  the  shout  of  praise; 
Brothers,  lift  your  voices, 

Loud  your  anthems  raise! 
Onward,  etc. 

Like  a  mighty  army 

Moves  the  Church  of  God; 
Brothers,  we  are  treading 

Where  the  saints  have  trod 
We  are  not  divided, 

All  one  Body  we, 
One  in  hope  and  doctrine, 

One  in  charity. 
Onward,  etc. 

Crowns  and  thrones  may  perish, 

Kingdoms  rise  and  wane, 
But  the  Church  of  Jesus 

Constant  will  remain; 
Gates  of  hell  can  never 

'Gainst  that  Church  prevail; 
We  have  Christ's  own  promise, 

And  that  cannot  fail. 
Onward,  etc. 


166  Hymns 

5  Onward,  then,  ye  people! 

Join  our  happy  throng! 
Blend  with  ours  your  voices 

In  the  triumph  song! 
Glory,  laud,  and  honor, 

Unto  Christ  the  King; 
This  through  countless  ages 

Men  and  angels  sing. 

Onward,  Christian  soldiers, 

Marching  as  to  war, 
With  the  cross  of  Jesus 

Going  on  before!  Baring-Gould. 

29.  Pentecost.  C.  H.  505 

FIGHT  the  good  fight  with  all  thy  mighty 
Christ  is  thy  strength,  and  Christ  thy  right ; 
Lay  hold  on  life,  and  it  shall  be 
Thy  joy  and  crown  eternally. 

2  Run  the  straight  race  through  God's  good  grace, 
Lift  up  thine  eyes,  and  seek  His  face; 

Life  with  its  way  before  us  lies, 

Christ  is  the  path,  and  Christ  the  prize. 

3  Cast  care  aside,  lean  on  thy  Guide; 
His  boundless  mercy  will  provide; 
Trust,  and  thy  trusting  soul  shall  prove 
Christ  is  its  life,  and  Christ  its  love. 

4  Faint  not  nor  fear,  His  arms  are  near; 
He  changeth  not,  and  thou  art  dear; 
Only  believe,  and  thou  shalt  see 
That  Christ  is  all  in  all  to  thee. 

J.  S.  B.  Monsell. 


30.  University  College.  C.  H.  506 

i  FT  in  danger,  oft  in  woe, 
Onward,  Christians,  onward  go: 
Fight  the  fight,  maintain  the  strife, 
Strengthened  with  the  Bread  of  life. 


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Hymns  167 

2  Let  your  drooping  hearts  be  glad: 
March  in  heavenly  armor  clad: 
Fight,  nor  think  the  battle  long, 
Soon  shall  victory  tune  your  song. 

3  Let  not  sorrow  dim  your  eye, 
Soon  shall  every  tear  be  dry; 
Let  not  fears  your  course  impede, 
Great  your  strength,  if  great  your  need. 

4  Onward  then  to  battle  move, 

More  than  conquerors  ye  shall  prove; 

Though  opposed  by  many  a  foe, 

Christian  soldiers,  onward  go.  H.  K.  White. 


31.  St.  Anne.  C.  H.  507 

THE  Son  of  God  goes  forth  to  war, 
A  kingly  crown  to  gain: 
His  blood-red  banner  streams  afar: 
Who  follows  in  His  train? 

2  Who  best  can  drink  his  cup  of  woe, 

Triumphant  over  pain; 
Who  patient  bears  his  cross  below, 
He  follows  in  His  train. 

3  The  martyr  first,  whose  eagle  eye 

Could  pierce  beyond  the  grave;    • 
Who  saw  his  Master  in  the  sky, 
And  called  on  Him  to  save. 

4  Like  Him,  with  pardon  on  His  tongue, 

In  midst  of  mortal  pain, 
He  prayed  for  them  that  did  the  wrong: 
Who  follows  in  his  train? 

5  A  glorious  band,  the  chosen  few, 

On  whom  the  Spirit  came: 
Twelve  valiant  saints,  their  hope  they  knew, 
And  mocked  the  cross  and  flame. 


168  Hymns 

— — — — ^— 

6  They  met  the  tyrant's  brandished  steel, 

The  lion's  gory  mane; 
They  bowed  their  necks  the  death  to  feel: 
Who  follows  in  their  train? 

7  A  noble  army:   men  and  boys, 

The  matron  and  the  maid; 
Around  the  Saviour's  throne  rejoice, 
In  robes  of  light  arrayed. 

8  They  climbed  the  steep  ascent  of  heaven 

Through  peril,  toil,  and  pain: 
O  God,  to  us  may  grace  be  given 

To  follow  in  their  train.  R.  Heber. 


32.  Marlow.  C.  H.  509 

SOLDIERS  of  Christ,  arise, 
And  put  your  armor  on; 
Strong  in  the  strength  which  God  supplies, 
Through  His  eternal  Son. 

2  Strong  in  the  Lord  of  Hosts, 

And  in  His  mighty  power; 
Who  in  the  strength  of  Jesus  trusts 
Is  more  than  conqueror. 

3  Stand  then  in  His  great  might, 

WTith  all  His  strength  endued; 
And  take,  to  arm  you  for  the  fight, 
The  panoply  of  God. 

4  From  strength  to  strength  go  on, 

Wrestle,  and  fight,  and  pray: 
Tread  all  the  powers  of  darkness  down, 
And  win  the  well-fought  day. 

5  That  having  all  things  done, 

And  all  your  conflicts  past, 
Ye  may  o'ercome,  through  Christ  alone, 

And  stand  complete  at  last.  /.  Watts. 


Hymns  169 

33.  Webb.  C.  H.  582 

STAND  up,  stand  up,  for  Jesus, 
Ye  soldiers  of  the  cross! 
Lift  high  His  royal  banner! 

It  must  not  suffer  loss: 
From  victory  unto  victory 
His  army  shall  He  lead; 
Till  every  foe  is  vanquished, 
And  Christ  is  Lord  indeed. 


Stand  up,  stand  up,  for  Jesus! 

The  trumpet  call  obey! 
Forth  to  the  mighty  conflict 

In  this  His  glorious  day! 
Ye  that  are  men  now  serve  Him 

Against  unnumbered  foes! 
Let  courage  rise  with  danger, 

And  strength  to  strength  oppose. 


Stand  up,  stand  up,  for  Jesus! 

Stand  in  His  strength  alone! 
The  arm  of  flesh  will  fail  you, 

Ye  dare  not  trust  your  own: 
Put  on  the  gospel  armor, 

And  watching  unto  prayer, 
When  duty  calls,  or  danger, 

Be  never  wanting  there! 


Stand  up,  stand  up,  for  Jesus! 

The  strife  will  not  be  long: 
This  day,  the  noise  of  battle; 

The  next,  the  victor's  song. 
To  him  that  overcometh, 

A  crown  of  life  shall  be; 
He  with  the  King  of  glory 

Shall  reign  eternally. 

G.  Duffield. 


170  Hymns 


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34.  Lancashire.  C.  H.  510 

,0  forward,  Christian  soldier, 
Beneath  His  banner  true! 
The  Lord  Himself,  thy  Leader, 

Shall  all  thy  foes  subdue. 
His  love  foretells  thy  trials; 

He  knows  thine  hourly  need; 
He  can  with  bread  of  heaven 

Thy  fainting  spirit  feed. 

2  Go  forward,  Christian  soldier  I 

Fear  not  the  secret  foe; 
Far  more  o'er  thee  are  watching 

Than  human  eyes  can  know: 
Trust  only  Christ,  thy  Captain; 

Cease  not  to  watch  and  pray; 
Heed  not  the  treacherous  voices 

That  lure  thy  soul  astray. 

3  Go  forward,  Christian  soldier! 

Nor  dream  of  peaceful  rest, 
Till  Satan's  host  is  vanquished 

And  heaven  is  all  possessed; 
Till  Christ  Himself  shall  call  thee 

To  lay  thine  armor  by, 
And  wear  in  endless  glory 

The  crown  of  victory. 

4  Go  forward,  Christian  soldier! 

Fear  not  the  gathering  night: 
The  Lord  has  been  thy  shelter; 

The  Lord  will  be  thy  light. 
When  morn  His  face  revealeth, 

Thy  dangers  all  are  past: 
Oh,  pray  that  faith  and  virtue 

May  keep  thee  to  the  last!  L.  Tuttiett. 

35.  Cloisters.  C.  H.  496 

LORD  of  our  life,  and  God  of  our  salvation, 
Star  of  our  night,  and  hope  of  every  nation, 
Hear  and  receive  Thy  Church's  supplication, 
Lord  God  Almighty. 


Hymns 


171 


2  See  round  Thine  Ark  the  angry  billows  curling! 
See  how  Thy  foes  their  banners  are  unfurling! 
Lord,  while  their  darts  envenomed  they  are  hurling, 

Thou  canst  preserve  us. 

3  Lord,  Thou  canst  help  when  earthly  armor  faileth; 
Lord,  Thou  canst  save  when  deadly  sin  assaileth; 
Lord,  o'er  Thy  Rock  nor  death  nor  hell  prevaileth: 

Grant  us  Thy  peace,  Lord! 

4  Peace,  in  our  hearts,  our  evil  thoughts  assuaging, 
Peace,  in  Thy  Church,  where  brothers  are  engaging, 
Peace,  when  the  world  its  busy  war  is  waging; 

Calm  Thy  foes  raging! 

5  Grant  us  Thy  help  till  backward  they  are  driven ; 
Grant  them  Thy  truth,  that  they  may  be  forgiven; 
Grant  peace  on  earth,  and  after  we  have  striven, 

Peace  in  Thy  heaven.  Lowenstern, 


36. 


America. 

OUR  fathers'  God!  to  Thee, 
Author  of  liberty, 
To  Thee  we  sing: 
Long  may  our  land  be  bright 
With  freedom's  holy  light; 
Protect  us  by  Thy  might, 
Great  God,  our  King! 

Bless  Thou  our  native  land! 
Firm  may  she  ever  stand, 

Through  storm  and  night 
When  the  wild  tempests  rave, 
Ruler  of  wind  and  wave, 
Do  Thou  our  country  save 

By  Thy  great  might. 

For  her  our  prayer  shall  rise 
To  God,  above  the  skies; 

On  Him  we  wait; 
Thou  Who  art  ever  nigh, 
Guarding  with  watchful  eye, 
To  Thee  aloud  we  cry, 

God  save  the  state! 


C.  H.  196 


G.  T.  Brooks. 


172  Hymns 


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37.  Wareham.  C.  H.  197 

Copyright,  Houghton,  Mifflin  Co. 

LORD  of  Hosts!  Almighty  King! 

Behold  the  sacrifice  we  bring: 
To  every  arm  Thy  strength  impart: 
Thy  Spirit  shed  through  every  heart. 

2  Wake  in  our  breast  the  living  fires, 
The  holy  faith  that  warmed  our  sires; 
Thy  hand  hath  made  our  nation  free; 
To  die  for  her  is  serving  Thee. 

3  Be  Thou  a  pillared  flame  to  show 
The  midnight  snare,  the  silent  foe; 
And  when  the  battle  thunders  loud, 
Still  guide  us  in  its  moving  cloud. 

4  God  of  all  nations!  Sovereign  Lord! 
In  Thy  dread  Name  we  draw  the  sword, 
We  lift  the  starry  flag  on  high 
That  fills  with  light  our  stormy  sky. 

5  From  treason's  rent,  from  murder's  stain, 
Guard  Thou  its  folds  till  peace  shall  reign, 
Till  fort  and  field,  till  shore  and  sea, 
Join  our  loud  anthem,  praise  to  Thee! 

0.  W.  Holmes. 


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38.  Hesperus.  C.  H.  199 

GOD  of  love,  O  King  of  peace, 
Make  wars  throughout  the  world  to  cease; 
The  wrath  of  sinful  man  restrain, 
Give  peace,  O  God,  give  peace  again! 

Remember,  Lord,  Thy  works  of  old, 
The  wonders  that  our  fathers  told; 
Remember  not  our  sin's  dark  stain, 
Give  peace,  O  God,  give  peace  again! 

Whom  shall  we  trust  but  Thee,  O  Lord? 
Where  rest  but  on  Thy  faithful  word? 
None  ever  called  on  Thee  in  vain, 
Give  peace,  O  God,  give  peace  again! 


Hymns  173 

4  Where  saints  and  angels  dwell  above, 
All  hearts  are  knit  in  holy  love; 
Oh,  bind  us  in  that  heavenly  chain! 
Give  peace,  O  God,  give  peace  again !    H .  W.  Baker. 

39.  Melita.  C.  H.  306 


ETERNAL  Father!  strong  to  save, 
Whose  arm  hath  bound  the  restless  wave, 
Who  bidd'st  the  mighty  ocean  deep 
Its  own  appointed  limits  keep; 

Oh,  hear  us  when  we  cry  to  Thee 
For  those  in  peril  on  the  sea! 


2  O  Christ!  Whose  voice  the  waters  heard 
And  hushed  their  raging  at  Thy  word, 
Who  walkedst  on  the  foaming  deep, 
And  calm  amidst  its  rage  didst  sleep; 

Oh,  hear  us  wrhen  we  cry  to  Thee 
For  those  in  peril  on  the  sea! 

3  Most  Holy  Spirit!  Who  didst  brood 
Upon  the  chaos  dark  and  rude, 
And  bid  its  angry  tumult  cease, 
And  give,  for  wild  confusion,  peace; 

Oh,  hear  us  when  we  cry  to  Thee 
For  those  in  peril  on  the  sea! 

4  O  Trinity  of  love  and  power! 
Our  brethren  shield  in  danger's  hour; 
From  rock  and  tempest,  fire  and  foe, 
Protect  them  wheresoe'er  they  go; 

Thus  evermore  shall  rise  to  Thee 

Glad  hymns  of  praise  from  land  and  sea. 

W .  Whiting. 


40.  Hankey.  M.  H.  34 

By  permission  of  Est.  of  Wm.  G.  Fischer,  deceased. 

LOVE  to  tell  the  story 
Of  unseen  things  above, 
Of  Jesus  and  His  glory, 
Of  Jesus  and  His  love' 


I 


174  Hymns 

I  love  to  tell  the  story! 

Because  I  know  it's  true; 
It  satisfies  my  longing, 

As  nothing  else  would  do! 

I  love  to  tell  the  story! 
'Twill  be  my  theme  in  glory, 
To  tell  the  old,  old  story 
Of  Jesus  and  His  love. 

2  I  love  to  tell  the  story! 

More  wonderful  it  seems, 
Than  all  the  golden  fancies 

Of  all  our  golden  dreams. 
I  love  to  tell  the  story! 

It  did  so  much  for  me; 
And  that  is  just  the  reason 

I  tell  it  now  to  thee. 

3  I  love  to  tell  the  story! 

For  those  who  know  it  best 
Seem  hungering  and  thirsting 

To  hear  it  like  the  rest. 
And  when,  in  scenes  of  glory, 

I  sing  the  new,  new  song, 
'Twill  be  the  old,  old  story 

That  I  have  loved  so  long. 


Kate  Hankey. 


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41.  Converse.  M.  H.  50 

HAT  a  friend  we  have  in  Jesus, 
All  our  sins  and  griefs  to  bear; 
What  a  privilege  to  carry 

Everything  to  God  in  prayer. 
O!  what  peace  we  often  forfeit, 

O!  what  needless  pain  we  bear, 
All  because  we  do  not  carry 
Everything  to  God  in  prayer. 

Have  we  trials  and  temptations? 

Is  there  trouble  everywhere? 
We  should  never  be  discouraged; 

Take  it  to  the  Lord  in  prayer. 


Hymns  175 

Can  we  find  a  friend  so  faithful, 
Who  will  all  our  sorrows  share? 

Jesus  knows  our  every  weakness, 
Take  it  to  the  Lord  in  prayer. 

3  Are  we  weak  and  heavy  laden, 
Cumbered  with  a  load  of  care? 
Precious  Saviour  still  our  refuge, 
Take  it  to  the  Lord  in  prayer. 
Do  thy  friends  despise,  forsake  thee? 

Take  it  to  the  Lord  in  prayer, 
In  His  arms  He'll  take  and  shield  thee, 
Thou  wilt  find  a  solace  there. 

Joseph  Scriver. 

42.  Rescue.  M.  H.  44 

Copyright,  Mrs.  Geo.  H.  Doane. 

RESCUE  the  perishing, 
Care  for  the  dying, 
Snatch  them  in  pity  from  sin  and  the  grave; 
Weep  o'er  the  erring  one, 
Lift  up  the  fallen, 
Tell  them  of  Jesus,  the  mighty  to  save. 

Rescue  the  perishing, 
Care  for  the  dying; 
Jesus  is  merciful, 
Jesus  will  save. 

2  Though  they  are  slighting  Him, 

Still  He  is  waiting, 
Waiting  the  penitent  child  to  receive; 

Plead  with  them  earnestly, 

Plead  with  them  gently; 
He  will  forgive,  if  they  only  believe. 

3  Down  in  the  human  heart, 

Crushed  by  the  tempter, 
Feelings  lie  buried  that  grace  can  restore; 

Touched  by  a  loving  heart, 

Wakened  by  kindness, 
Chords  that  were  broken  will  vibrate  once  more. 

Fanny  J.  Crosby. 


176  Hymns 

43.  Lower  Lights.  M.  H.  31 

Copyright,  John  Church  Co. 

BRIGHTLY  beams  our  Father's  mercy, 
From  His  lighthouse  evermore; 
But  to  us  He  gives  the  keeping 
Of  the  lights  along  the  shore. 

Let  the  lower  lights  be  burning! 

Send  a  gleam  across  the  wave! 
Some  poor  fainting,  struggling  seamen 

You  may  rescue,  you  may  save. 

2  Dark  the  night  of  sin  has  settled, 
Loud  the  angry  billows  roar; 

Eager  eyes  are  watching,  longing, 
For  the  lights  along  the  shore. 

3  Trim  your  feeble  lamp,  my  brother; 
Some  poor  sailor  tempest  tost, 

Trying  new  to  make  the  harbor, 

In  the  darkness  may  be  lost.  P.  P.  Bliss. 

44.  M.  H.  31 

Copyright,  Biglow  &  Main. 

THROW  out  the  life-line  across  the  dark  wave, 
There  is  a  brother  whom  someone  should  save; 
Somebody's  brother!  oh,  who  then,  will  dare 
To  throw  out  the  life-line,  his  peril  to  share? 

Throw  out  the  life-line! 

Some  one  is  drifting  away; 
Throw  out  the  life-line! 

Some  one  is  sinking  to-day. 

2  Throw  out  the  life-line  with  hand  quick  and  strong: 
Why  do  you  tarry,  why  linger  so  long? 
See!  he  is  sinking;  oh,  hasten  to-day 
And  out  with  the  life-boat!  away,  then,  away! 

3  Throw  out  the  life-line  to  danger  fraught  men, 
Sinking  in  anguish  where  you've  never  been: 
Winds  of  temptation  and  billows  of  woe 
Will  soon  hurl  them  out  where  dark  waters  flow. 


Hymns  177 

4  Soon  will  the  season  of  rescue  be  o'er, 
Soon  will  they  drift  to  eternity's  shore; 
Haste  then,  my  brother,  no  time  for  delay, 
But  throw  out  the  life-line  and  save  them  to-day. 

E.  S.  Afford. 

45.  Tomer.  M.  H.  175 

By  permission  of  Edith  Rankin  White. 

GOD  be  with  you  till  we  meet  again! 
By  His  counsels  guide,  uphold  you, 
With  His  sheep  securely  fold  you; 
God  be  with  you  till  we  meet  again. 

Chorus. 
Till  we  meet!  till  we  meet! 
Till  we  meet  at  Jesus'  feet; 
Till  we  meet!  till  we  meet! 
God  be  with  you  till  we  meet  again! 

2  God  be  with  you  till  we  meet  again! 
'  Neath  His  wings  securely  hide  you, 
Daily  manna  still  provide  you; 

God  be  with  you  till  we  meet  again. — Cho. 

3  God  be  with  you  till  we  meet  again! 
When  life's  perils  thick  confound  you, 
Put  His  arms  unfailing  round  you; 

God  be  with  you  till  we  meet  again. — Cho. 

4  God  be  with  you  till  we  meet  again! 
Keep  love's  banner  floating  o'er  you, 
Smite  death's  threatening  wave  before  you; 
God  be  with  you  till  we  meet  again. — Cho. 


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46.  St.  Asaph. 

Copyright,  Houghton,  Mifflin  Co. 
NCE  to  every  man  and  nation 
Comes  the  moment  to  decide, 
In  the  strife  of  truth  with  falsehood, 

For  the  good  or  evil  side; 
Some  great  cause,  God's  new  Messiah 

Offering  each  the  bloom  or  blight, 
And  the  choice  goes  by  for  ever 

'Twixt  that  darkness  and  that  light. 


178  Hymns 

2  Then  to  side  with  truth  is  noble, 

When  we  share  her  wretched  crust, 
Ere  her  cause  bring  fame  and  profit, 

And  'tis  prosperous  to  be  just; 
Then  it  is  the  brave  man  chooses, 

While  the  coward  stands  aside 
Till  the  multitude  make  virtue 

Of  the  faith  they  had  denied. 

3  By  the  light  of  burning  martyrs 

Jesus'  bleeding  feet  I  track, 
Toiling  up  new  Calvaries  ever 

With  the  cross  that  turns  not  back; 
New  occasions  teach  new  duties, 

Time  makes  ancient  good  uncouth; 
They  must  upward  still  and  ouward, 

Who  would  keep  abreast  of  truth. 

4  Though  the  cause  of  evil  prosper, 

Yet  'tis  truth  alone  is  strong; 
Though  her  portion  be  the  scaffold, 

And  upon  the  throne  be  wrong, 
Yet  that  scaffold  sways  the  future, 

And  behind  the  dim  unknown, 
Standeth  God  within  the  shadow 

Keeping  watch  above  His  own. 

J.  R.  Lowell 


47.  God  is  Working  His  Purpose  Out.     M.  H.  11C 

GOD  is  working  His  purpose  out, 
As  year  succeeds  to  year: 
God  is  working  His  purpose  out, 

And  the  time  is  drawing  near — 
Nearer  and  nearer  draws  the  time, 

The  time  that  shall  surely  be, 
When  the  earth  shall  be  filled  with  the  glory  of  God, 
As  the  waters  cover  the  sea. 


Hymns  179 

From  utmost  East  to  utmost  West, 

Where'er  man's  foot  hath  trod, 
By  the  mouth  of  many  messengers 

Goes  forth  the  voice  of  God. 
Give  ear  to  Me,  ye  continents — 

Ye  isles  give  ear  to  Me, 
That  the  earth  may  be  filled  with  the  glory  of  God, 

As  the  waters  cover  the  sea. 


What  can  we  do  to  work  God's  work, 

To  prosper  and  increase 
The  brotherhood  of  all  mankind — 

The  reign  of  the  Prince  of  Peace? 
What  can  we  do  to  hasten  the  time, 

The  time  that  shall  surely  be, 
When  the  earth  shall  be  filled  with  the  glory  of  God, 

As  the  waters  cover  the  sea. 


March  we  forth  in  the  strength  of  God 

With  the  banner  of  Christ  unfurl'd, 
That  the  light  of  the  glorious  Gospel  of  Truth 

May  shine  thro'out  the  world: 
Fight  we  the  fight  with  sorrow  and  sin 

To  set  their  captives  free, 
That  the  earth  may  be  filled  with  the  glory  of  God, 

As  the  waters  cover  the  sea. 


All  we  can  do  is  nothing  worth, 

Unless  God  blesses  the  deed, 
Vainly  we  hope  for  the  harvest, 

Till  God  gives  life  to  the  seed ; 
Yet  nearer  and  nearer  draws  the  time, 

The  time  that  shall  surely  be, 
When  the  earth  shall  be  filled  with  the  glory  of  God, 

As  the  waters  cover  the  sea. 

A.  C.  Ainger.        M .  D.  Kingham. 


180  Hymns 

48.  Materna. 

By  permission. 

0  BEAUTIFUL  for  spacious  skies, 
For  amber  waves  of  grain, 
For  purple  mountain  majesties 
Above  the  fruited  plain! 

America!  America! 
God  shed  His  grace  on  thee 
And  crown  thy  good  with  brotherhood 
From  sea  to  shining  sea! 

2  O  beautiful  for  pilgrim  feet, 

Whose  stern,  impassioned  stress 
A  thoroughfare  for  freedom  beat 
Across  the  wilderness! 
America!  America! 
God  mend  thine  every  flaw, 
Confirm  thy  soul  in  self-control, 
Thy  liberty  in  law! 

3  O  beautiful  for  heroes  proved 

In  liberating  strife, 
Who  more  than  self  their  country  loved, 

And  mercy  more  than  life! 
America !  America ! 

May  God  thy  gold  refine 
Till  all  success  be  nobleness 

And  every  gain  divine! 

4  O  beautiful  for  patriot  dream 

That  sees  beyond  the  years, 
Thine  alabaster  cities  gleam 

Undimmed  by  human  tears! 
America!  America! 

God  shed  His  grace  on  thee 
And  crown  thy  good  with  brotherhood 

From  sea  to  shining  sea! 

Katharine  Lee  Bates 


Hymns  181 

49.  Star  Spangled  banner. 

OH!  say,  can  you  see,  by  the  dawn's  early  light, 
What    so    proudly    we    hailed    at   the  twilight's  last 
gleaming? 
Whose  broad  stripes  and  bright  stars,  thro'  the  perilous 
fight, 
O'er  the  ramparts  we  watch'd,  were  so  gallantly  streaming, 
And  the  rockets'  red  glare,  the  bombs  bursting  in  air, 
Gave  proof  thro'  the  night  that  our  flag  was  still  there. 
Oh!  say,  does  that  Star  Spangled  Banner  yet  wave, 
O'er  the  land  of  the  free,  and  the  home  of  the  brave? 

2  On  the  shore  dimly  seen,  thro'  the  mists  of  the  deep, 

Where  the  foe's  haughty  host  in  dread  silence  reposes, 
What  is  that  which  the  breeze,  o'er  the  towering  steep, 

As  it  fitfully  blows,  half  conceals,  half  discloses? 
Now  it  catches  the  gleam  of  the  morning's  first  beam, 
In  full  glory  reflected,  now  shines  on  the  stream. 

'Tis  the  Star  Spangled  Banner:  oh,  long  may  it  wave, 

O'er  the  land  of  the  free,  and  the  home  of  the  brave! 

3  Oh!  thus  be  it  ever  when  freemen  shall  stand, 

Between  their  loved  homes  and  wild  war's  desolation, 
Blest  with  victory  and  peace,   may  the  heaven  rescued 
land 
Praise  the  Pow'r  that  hath  made  and  preserved  us  a  nation ! 
Then  conquer  we  must,  when  our  cause  it  is  just, 
And  this  be  our  motto:    "In  God  is  our  trust!" 

And  the  Star  Spangled  Banner  in  triumph  shall  wave 
O'er  the  land  of  the  free  and  the  home  of  the  brave. 

F,  S.  Key. 

50.  Battle  Hymn  of  the  Republic. 

MINE  eyes  have  seen  the  glory  of  the  coming  of  the 
Lord; 
He   is   trampling   out    the   vintage   where   the   grapes   of 

wrath  are  stored; 
He  hath  loosed  the  fateful  lightning  of  His  terrible,  swift 
sword. 
His  truth  is  marching  on. 


182  Hymns 


Glory 
Glory 
Glory 


Chorus. 
glory!  Hallelujah! 
glory!  Hallelujah! 
glory!  Hallelujah! 


His  truth  is  marching  on. 

2  I  have  seen  Him  in  the  watchfires  of  a  hundred  circling 

camps; 
They  have  builded  Him  an  altar  in  the  evening  dews  anc 

damps; 
I  can  read  His  righteous  sentence  by  the  dim  and  flaring 

lamps. 
His  day  is  marching  on. 

3  I  have  read  a  fiery  gospel,  writ  in  burnished  rows  of  steel 
"As  ye  deal  with  my  contemners,   so  with  you  my  grace 

shall  deal; 
Let  the  Hero,  born  of  woman,  crush  the  serpent  with  hi: 
heel, 
Since  God  is  marching  on." 

4  He  has  sounded  forth  the  trumpet  that  shall  never  cal 

retreat ; 
He  is  sifting  out  the  hearts  of  men  before  His  judgment 

seat ; 
Oh,  be  swift,  my  soul,  to  answer  Him!  be  jubilant,  my 

feet! 
Our  God  is  marching  on.  Julia  Ward  Howe 


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51. 

COLUMBIA,  the  gem  of  the  ocean. 
The  home  of  the  brave  and  the  free, 
The  shrine  of  each  patriot's  devotion, 

A  world  offers  homage  to  thee. 
Thy  mandates  make  heroes  assemble, 

When  Liberty's  form  stands  in  view; 
Thy  banners  make  tyranny  tremble, 

When  borne  by  the  red,  white  and  blue. 
When  borne  by  the  red,  white  and  blue, 
When  borne  by  the  red,  white  and  blue, 
Thy  banners  make  tyranny  tremble, 
When  borne  by  the  red,  white  and  blue. 


52. 


Hymns  183 

2  When  war  winged  its  wide  desolation, 

And  threatened  our  land  to  deform, 
The  ark  then  of  freedom's  foundation, 

Columbia  rode  safe  through  the  storm ; 
With  her  garlands  of  victory  around  her, 

When  so  proudly  she  bore  her  brave  crew, 
W7ith  her  flag  floating  proudly  before  her, 

The  boast  of  the  red,  white  and  blue. 
The  boast  of  the  red,  white  and  blue, 
The  boast  of  the  red,  white  and  blue, 
With  her  flag  floating  proudly  before  her, 
The  boast  of  the  red,  white  and  blue. 

The  Star  Spangled  Banner  bring  hither, 

O'er  Columbia's  true  sons  let  it  wave, 
May  the  wreaths  they  have  won  never  wither, 

Nor  its  stars  cease  to  shine  on  the  brave. 
May  the  service  united  ne'er  sever, 

But  hold  to  their  colors  so  true; 
The  Army  and  Navy  forever, 

Three  cheers  for  the  red,  white  and  blue. 
Three  cheers  for  the  red,  white  and  blue, 
Three  cheers  for  the  red,  white  and  blue, 
The  Army  and  Navy  forever, 
Three  cheers  for  the  red,  white  and  blue. 

D.  T.  Shaw. 

HAIL!  Columbia,  happy  land! 
Hail,  ye  heroes,  heaven-born  band! 
W'ho  fought  and  bled  in  freedom's  cause, 
Who  fought  and  bled  in  freedom's  cause, 
And  when  the  storm  of  war  was  done. 
Enjoyed  the  peace  your  valor  won; 
Let  independence  be  our  boast, 
Ever  mindful  what  it  cost; 
Ever  grateful  for  the  prize, 
Let  its  altar  reach  the  skies. 

Firm,  united,  let  us  be, 
Rallying  round  our  liberty; 
As  a  band  of  brothers  joined, 
Peace  and  safety  we  shall  find. 


184  Hymns 

2  Immortal  patriots!  rise  once  more! 
Defend  your  rights,  defend  your  shore, 
Let  no  rude  foe,  with  impious  hand, 
Let  no  rude  foe,  with  impious  hand, 
Invade  the  shrine  where  sacred  lies, 
Of  toil  and  blood  the  well-earned  prize; 
While  offering  peace,  sincere  and  just, 
In  heaven  we  place  a  manly  trust, 
That  truth  and  justice  may  prevail 
And  every  scheme  of  bondage  fail! 

Joseph  Hopkinson. 

53.  Independence  Day.  Canonbury. 

LORD,  in  Thy  house  this  sacred  day, 
We  kneel  where  patriots  knelt  to  pray; 
They  pledged  anew  their  faith  in  Thee, 
Then  took  up  arms  for  liberty. 

2  Not  in  their  strength,  but  in  Thy  might, 
They  trusted  to  defend  the  right; 

And  Thou  didst  guide  them  by  Thy  hand, 
And  stablished  firm  our  fatherland. 

3  God  of  the  Patriots!  be  our  guide; 
Protect  this  land  for  which  they  died; 
Give  us  our  father's  faith  in  Thee, 
To  live  for  truth  and  liberty. 

4  Lord,  lead  us  in  the  paths  of  peace 

Till  wars  throughout  the  world  shall  cease; 
Till  nations'  hate  and  strife  have  died, 
And  righteous  peace  and  love  abide. 

T.J.  Garland. 


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54.  The  British  National  Anthem. 

OD  save  our  gracious  king, 
Long  live  our  noble  king, 

God  save  the  king! 
Send  him  victorious, 
Happy  and  glorious, 
Long  to  reign  over  us; 

God  save  the  king! 


Hymns  185 


2  O  Lord  our  God  arise! 
Scatter  our  enemies, 

And  make  them  fall! 
Confound  their  politics! 
Frustrate  their  knavish  tricks: 
On  Thee  our  hopes  we  fix; 

God  save  us  all. 

3  Thy  choicest  gifts  in  store 
On  him  be  pleased  to  pour; 

Long  may  he  reign: 
May  he  defend  our  laws, 
And  ever  give  us  cause 
To  sing  with  heart  and  voice; 

God  save  the  king! 


55.  La  Marseillaise. 

ARISE,  ye  children  of  the  nation, 
The  day  of  glory  now  is  here! 
See  the  hosts  of  dark  oppression 

Their  blood-stained  banners  rear,  (bis) 
Do  ye  not  heed?  Roaring  the  tyrants  go, 

Scattering  homes  and  peace; 
Our  sons,  our  comrades  face  the  foe, 
The  wounds  of  war  increase. 
To  arms!  Ye  warriors  all! 
Your  bold  battalions  call! 
March  on,  ye  free! 
Death  shall  be  ours, 
Or  glorious  liberty. 

2  Within  the  tomb  ourselves  must  enter, 
When  all  our  oldest  are  at  rest; 
We  shall  find  their  dust  reposing, 

Trace  the  virtues  each  possest;    (bis) 
Then,  then  shall  we,  jealous  of  honor  yet, 

Shrink  not  to  share  their  grave, 
For  pride,  o'ercoming  vain  regret, 
Avenges  still  the  brave! 

To  arms!  Ye  warriors  all!  etc. 


18(3  Hymns 

3  That  sacred  love — the  love  of  country, 
Spurs  on  afresh  our  eager  arms, 
And  for  conquest  and  for  freedom, 

We  dare  the  vast  alarms!  (bis) 
Speedily  then,  crowning  heroic  deeds, 

Triumph  shall  lift  each  head 
And  our  One  flag  proudly  o'er 
The  living  and  the  dead! 

To  arms!  Ye  warriors  all!  etc. 

56.  Garibaldi  Hymn. 

COME  arm  ye!   Come  arm  ye!  From  vineyards  of  olives, 
From  grape  mantled  bowers, 
Where  landscapes  are  laughing  in  mazes  of  flowers; 
From  mountains,  all  lighted  by  sapphire  and  amber, 
From  cities  of  marble,  from  temples  and  marts, 

Arise,  all  ye  valiants!  your  manhood  proclaiming, 
Whilst  thunders  are  meeting,  and  sabres  are  naming, 
For  honour,  for  glory,  the  bugles  are  sounding, 

To  quicken  your  pulses  and  gladden  your  hearts. 
Then  hurl  our  fierce  foemen  far  from  us  forever, 
The  Day  is  dawning,  the  Day  is  dawning 
WThich  shall  be  our  own. 

2  Too  long  cruel  tyrants  have  trampled  us  under, 
The  chains  they  have  forged  us  are  riven  asunder; 
The  Scions  of  Italy  rise  in  defiance, 

Her  flag  nobly  flutters  where  breezes  are  kind ; 
To  landward  and  seaward  the  foe  shall  be  broken, 
Where  heroes  have  gathered,  where  martyrs  have  spoken, 
And  Italy's  throne  shall  be  rooted  in  freedom, 

Whilst  monarch  and  people  are  all  of  one  mind; 
Then  hurl  our  fierce  foeman,  etc. 

57.  Russian  Hymn. 

GOD  ever  glorious,  Sovereign  of  nations, 
Waving  the  banner  of  peace  o'er  the  land, 
Thine  is  the  victory,  Thine  the  salvation, 
Strong  to  deliver,  own  we  Thy  hand. 


Hymns  187 

2  Still  may  Thy  blessing  rest,  Father  most  holy, 
Over  each  mountain,  rock,  river  and  shore. 
Sing  hallelujah,  shout  in  hosannas, 
God  keep  our  country  free  evermore. 

58.  Serbian  Anthem. 

GOD!  who  in  bygones  hast  saved  us  Thy  people, 
Great  King  of  justice  hear  us  this  day; 
While  for  our  country,  for  Serbia's  salvation, 

We  with  devotion  unceasingly  pray. 
Onward,  onward  lead  us  evermore, 

Out  of  shadow  into  light, 
Till  our  ship  of  state  be  anchored 

Thro'  the  mercy  of  Thy  might; 
Till  our  foes  be  spent  and  scattered 
In  the  fullness  of  the  light, 
Serbia's  king,  and  Serbia's  land, 
Guard  for  evermore. 


59.  Belgian  Anthem. 

THE  years  of  slavery  are  past, 
The  Belgian  rejoices  once  more; 

Courage  restores  to  him  at  last 
The  rights  he  held  of  yore! 

Strong  and  firm  his  clasp  will  be 
Keeping  the  ancient  flag  unfurled 
To  fling  its  message  on  the  watchful  world; 

For  King,  for  Right,  for  Liberty! 

For  King,  for  Right,  for  Liberty! 

For  King,  for  Right,  for  Liberty! 

2  For  thee,  dear  country,  cherished  motherland, 

Our  songs  and  our  valour  we  give; 
Never  from  thee  our  hearts  are  banned, 

For  thee  alone  we  live! 
And  thy  years  shall  glorious  be, 

Circled  in  L'nity's  embrace, 

Thy  sons  shall  cherish  thee  in  every  place 
For  King,  for  Right,  and  Liberty. 


188  Hymns 

60.  Recessional. 

Copyright,  A.  P.  Watt  &  Son. 

GOD  of  our  fathers,  known  of  old, 
Lord  of  our  far-flung  battle  line, 
Beneath  whose  awful  hand  we  hold 

Dominion  over  palm  and  pine: 
Lord  God  of  hosts,  be  with  us  yet, 
Lest  we  forget,  lest  we  forget. 

2  The  tumult  and  the  shouting  dies; 

The  captains  and  the  kings  depart; 
Still  stands  thine  ancient  sacrifice, 

An  humble  and  a  contrite  heart: 
Lord  God  of  hosts,  be  with  us  yet, 
Lest  we  forget,  lest  we  forget. 

3  Far  called  our  navies  melt  away, 

On  dune  and  headline  sinks  the  fire; 
Lo,  all  our  pomp  of  yesterday 

Is  one  with  Nineveh  and  Tyre! 
Judge  of  the  nations,  spare  us  yet, 
Lest  we  forget,  lest  we  forget. 

4  If,  drunk  with  sight  of  power,  we  loose 

Wild  tongues  that  have  not  Thee  in  awe, 
Such  boastings  as  the  Gentiles  use, 

Or  lesser  breeds  without  the  law. 
Lord  God  of  hosts,  be  with  us  yet, 
Lest  we  forget,  lest  we  forget. 

5  For  heathen  heart  that  puts  her  trust 

In  reeking  tube  and  iron  shard ; 
All  valiant  dust  that  builds  on  dust, 

And  guarding,  calls  notThee  to  guard: 
For  frantic  boast  and  foolish  word 
Thy  mercy  on  Thy  people,  Lord. 

Kipling, 


Hymns  189 

For  the  Men  at  the  Front.  Melita. 

From  "All's  Well,"  by  John  Oxenham. 
Copyright,   1917,  George  H.  Doran  Co. 

LORD  God  of  Hosts,  whose  mighty  hand 
Dominion  holds  on  sea  and  land, 
In  peace  and  war  Thy  will  we  see 
Shaping  the  larger  liberty. 
Nations  may  rise  and  nations  fall, 
Thy  changeless  purpose  rules  them  all. 

When  death  flies  swift  on  wave  or  field, 
Be  Thou  a  sure  defence  and  shield! 
Console  and  succour  those  who  fall, 
And  help  and  hearten  each  and  all! 
O,  hear  a  people's  prayers  for  those 
Who  fearless  face  their  country's  foes! 

For  those  who  weak  and  broken  lie, 

In  weariness  and  agony, 

Great  Healer,  to  their  beds  of  pain 

Come,  touch,  and  make  them  whole  again! 

O,  hear  a  people's  prayers,  and  bless 

Thy  servants  in  their  hour  of  stress! 

For  those  to  whom  the  call  shall  come 
We  pray  Thy  tender  welcome  home. 
The  toil,  the  bitterness  all  past, 
We  trust  them  to  Thy  love  at  last. 
O,  hear  a  people's  prayers  for  all 
Who  nobly  striving,  nobly  fall! 

To  every  stricken  heart  and  home, 
O,  come!  In  tenderest  pity  come! 
To  anxious  souls  who  wait  in  fear, 
Be  Thou  most  wonderfully  near! 
And  hear  a  people's  prayers,  for  faith 
To  quicken  life  and  conquer  death! 


190  Hymns 

6  For  those  who  minister  and  heal, 

And  spend  themselves,  their  skill,  their  zeal 
Renew  their  hearts  with  Christ-like  faith, 
And  guard  them  from  disease  and  death. 
And  in  Thine  own  good  time  Lord,  send 
Thy  peace  on  earth  till  time  shall  end! 


Oxenham, 


62.  A  Te  Deum  for  These  Times. 

From  "All's  Well,"  by  John  Oxenham. 
Copyright,  1917,  George  H.  Doran  Co. 

WE  thank  Thee,  Lord, 
For  mercies  manifold  in  these  dark  days; — 
For  Heart  of  Grace  that  would  not  suffer  wrong; 
For  all  the  stirrings  in  the  dead  dry  bones; 
For  bold  self-steeling  to  the  times'  dread  needs; 
For  every  sacrifice  of  self  to  Thee; 
For  ease  and  wealth  and  life  so  freely  given; 
For  Thy  deep  sounding  of  the  hearts  of  men; 
For  Thy  great  opening  of  the  hearts  of  men; 
For  Thy  close  knitting  of  the  hearts  of  men; 
For  all  who  sprang  to  answer  the  great  call; 
For  their  high  courage  and  self-sacrifice; 
For  their  endurance  under  deadly  stress; 
For  all  the  unknown  heroes  who  have  died 
To  keep  the  land  inviolate  and  free; 
For  all  who  come  back  from  the  Gates  of  Death; 
For  all  who  pass  to  large  life  with  Thee, 
And  find  in  Thee  the  wider  liberty; 
For  hope  of  righteous  and  Enduring  Peace; 
For  hope  of  cleaner  earth  and  closer  heaven; 
With  burdened  hearts,  but  faith  unquenchable. 
We  thank  Thee,  Lord! 

Oxenham. 


INDEX  OF  HYMNS. 

Abide  with  me:  fast  falls  the  eventide. 25 

All  hail  the  power  of  Jesus'  Name 9 

And  now,  O  Father,  mindful  of  the  love 23 

Arise,  ye  children  of  the  nation 55 

Brightly  beams  our  Father's  mercy 43 

( 'hrist  for  the  world  we  sing! 21 

(  ome  arm  ye ! 56 

Eternal  Father!  strong  to  save 39 

Faith  of  our  fathers!  living  still 2 

Fight  the  good  fight  with  all  thy  might 29 

Go  forward,  Christian  soldier 34 

God  be  with  you  till  we  meet  again 45 

God  of  our  fathers,  known  of  old 60 

God  ever  glorious,  Sovereign  of  nations 57 

God  is  working  His  purpose  out 47 

God  save  our  gracious  king 54 

God  who  in  bygones  hast  saved  us  Thy  people 58 

Guide  me,  O  Thou  great  Jehovah 11 

Hail!  Columbia,  happy  land! 52 

He  leadeth  me!  oh,  blessed  thought 26 

Holy,  Holy,  Holy!  Lord  God  Almighty! 5 

I  love  to  tell  the  story 40 

I  need  Thee  every  hour 27 

In  the  cross  of  Christ  I  glory 18 

In  the  hour  of  trial 14 

Jesus  calls  us;  o'er  the  tumult 3 

Jesus,  lover  of  my  soul 12 

Jesus  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun 4 

Lead,  kindly  Light,  amid  the  encircling  gloom 7 

Lord  God  of  Hosts,  whose  mighty  hand 61 

Lord,  in  Thy  house  this  sacred  day 53 

Lord  of  our  life,  and  God  of  our  salvation 35 

Mine  eyes  have  seen  the  glory 50 

My  country,  'tis  of  thee 1 

My  faith  looks  up  to  Thee 16 

Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee 15 

O  beautiful  for  spacious  skies 48 

O  Columbia,  the  gem  of  the  ocean 51 

Oft  in  danger,  oft  in  woe 30 

O  God  of  love,  O  King  of  peace 38 

O  God  our  help  in  ages  past 8 


192  Index  of  Hymns 


Oh,  say,  can  you  see 49 

O  Jesu,  Thou  art  standing 17 

O  Lamb  of  God,  still  keep  me 19 

O  Lord  of  hosts,  Almighty  King! 37 

Once  to  every  man  and  nation 46 

Onward,  Christian  soldiers 28 

Our  fathers'  God,  to  Thee 36 

Rescue  the  perishing 42 

Rock  of  ages,  cleft  for  me 13 

Stand  up,  stand  up  for  Jesus 33 

Soldiers  of  Christ,  arise 32 

Sun  of  my  soul,  Thou  Saviour  dear 24 

Ten  thousand  times  ten  thousand 6 

The  King  of  love  my  Shepherd  is 10 

There  is  a  green  hill  far  away 20 

The  Son  of  God  goes  forth  to  war 31 

The  years  of  slavery  are  past 59 

Through  the  night  of  doubt  and  sorrow 22 

Throw  out  the  life  line! 44 

We  thank  Thee,  Lord 62 

What  a  friend  we  have  in  Jesus 41 


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